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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE | COUNTYWIDE—The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is accepting scholarship applications for 2007-08. California college students and graduating high schoolers must apply by March 23. As many as 32 will be awarded in the following areas: arts, general studies, agriculture, international studies, teaching credential programs, viticulture and enology, and culinary. Contact The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Committee, PO Box 15649, Sacramento, CA 95852-1649. (916) 263-3636. bigfun.org.

2|22THURS

VOLUNTEER AWARDS | MONTEREY—Celebrate local do-gooders at the 31st annual Community Service Awards. Reservations required. 5:30pm/reception; 6:30pm/ceremony. Monterey Plaza Hotel, 400 Cannery Row, Monterey. Free/event; $10/parking. 372-8026 x108.

2|24SAT

‘WATER’S HEATING UP’ | SEASIDE—Friends of the Seaside Library present a panel on water issues. Panelists will discuss, among other things, the global water crisis, public versus private ownership of water systems, and desalination. Light refreshments served. 1-3pm. Seaside Library, 550 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. Free. 392-1037.

JUMBO SQUID TALK | PACIFIC GROVE—Stanford scientist William Gilly talks about “Squid in the Gulf of California.” 2pm. Chautaugua Hall, Central Avenue and 16th Street, Pacific Grove. Free. 648-5716.

2|25SUN

IT’S ELECTRIC | MONTEREY—The Democratic Club of Monterey Peninsula screens “Who Killed the Electric Car?” at today’s meeting. 1:30pm/social time; 2pm/business meeting; 2:30pm/film begins. Monterey City Library Community Room, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 620-1674.

2|27TUES

GPU VOTE | SALINAS—Earlier this month, Supervisors accepted a certified petition that would place a referendum against GPU4 on the June ballot. Today, Supes consider whether to immediately repeal the General Plan, or to place the referendum on the ballot. 10:30am. Supervisors Chambers, 168 West Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas. Free. 755-5066.