8|24 THURS

AERIAL PHOTO WORKSHOP | MONTEREY—Learn how to obtain and use aerial photography of the Central Coast for free. The Central Coast Joint Data Committee and the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments host today’s workshop. 9:30am-noon. Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Room, 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey. Free. 883-3750.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES | MOSS LANDING—Rep. Sam Farr headlines tonight’s forum along with other leaders in the political and architectural communities who have played a pro-active role in facilitating sustainable community development in the public and private sector. Seating is limited. 5:30pm/reception; 6:30-8:30pm/forum. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. $10/AIA, ASID, MMA, MHAA members and students with RSVP; $15/no RSVP. $15/non-members with RSVP; $20/no RSVP. 372-6527.

8|25 FRI

NEW DEM HEADQUARTERS | SALINAS—Chat up local Democratic elected officials at the Monterey County Democratic Central Committee’s grand opening in Oldtown. 6-8pm. 13 East Gabilan St., Salinas. Free. 333-9063.

8|26 SAT

READING TUTORS NEEDED | SEASIDE—A training session for tutors interested in helping an adult learn to read and write begins today. The Monterey County Free Libraries’ adult literacy program helps adults do things like get a driver’s license, use the Internet, pass a citizenship exam or read a book to a child through one-on-one tutoring. Pre-registration is required for today’s training. Volunteers should bring a lunch; the library will provide dessert. 10am-2pm. Seaside Branch Library, 550 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. Free. 899-0417.

DISSENT IN DEMOCRACY | MONTEREY— The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom hosts “Mightier than the Sword,” a revue of written works that embody the power of dissent in democracy. 2pm. Monterey Library Community Room, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 643-1776.

8|28 MON

TORO LAND PLAN | SALINAS—The Toro Land Use Advisory Committee meets to discuss the Toro Area Plan, a piece of the hot-topic Monterey County General Plan Update. 6:30pm. Cypress Community Church, 681 Highway 68, Salinas. Free. 755-5025.