Thursday 2|23

Marina on Tap for 2006 MARINA—In a city where big projects are going up fast, the Marina Planning Commission is at the center of things. Tonight, the commission lays out its goals for 2006. 6:30pm. City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1220.

What, Still Too Big? MONTEREY—City officials will present the new, smaller Public Service Center tonight. 7pm. City Council Chamber, Pacific and Madison Streets, Monterey. Free. 646-3770.

Saturday 2|25

Pajaro Walking Tour PAJARO—Tour the town on foot, talk Wal-Mart, and learn about what Pajaro Primero, alliance for good jobs and healthy neighborhoods, is doing in terms of community organizing, politics and planning. 10am. Meet at the library at the corner of Brooklyn and Bishop, Pajaro. Free. 633-1869.

Sunday 2|26

Updating Clean Money MONTEREY—The clean money revolt continues. Terence Welch will give a status update on AB 583, a bill that would provide public financing for campaigns if candidates give up private donations. 2-4pm. Monterey City Library Community Room, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 620-1674.

Party With Dems MONTEREY—The African-American and Jewish Democratic Clubs of Monterey County celebrate birthdays with the likes of Sam Farr, Leon Panetta and Phil Angelides. Dinner, entertainment, presentations and speakers included. 6pm. Portola Plaza Hotel, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. $75. 633-3011.

Monday 2|27

Horses Sign, Rocks Talk MONTEREY—Can horses and dogs learn to communicate with sign language? Does rock art detail the demise of the Esselen Indians? Experts answer these and more tonight. Monterey Institute of International Studies, 460 Pierce St., Monterey. Free. 647-3520 or miis.edu.