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NEW ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING | MARINA—Sign up for four Wednesday workshops in October for entrepreneurs planning to start a new business. Free for those who meet income qualifications. Advance registration required. Marina Technology Cluster, 3180 Imjin Rd., Suite 149, Marina. Free. 479-6136.

9|21 TH

AGING ADVISORY GROUP | SEASIDE—The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council meets for a presentation on housing needs of people with disabilities. 1-3pm. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. 755-4728.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY | SALINAS—Mark International Peace Day at tonight’s candlelight vigil. 7-8pm. Blanco Road and S. Main Street, Salinas. Free. 753-9557.

9|23 SAT

CLEAN UP DAY | PACIFIC GROVE—Help Friends of the Monarchs cut weeds, pick up trash and prepare the Sanctuary for the butterflies’ return. Refreshments provided. 10am. Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, south end of the parking lot, Butterfly Grove Inn, 1073 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 649-6957.

MEET THE SHERIFF | SALINAS—The bomb unit and K-9 unit demonstrate at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office open house. 10am-2pm. Sheriff’s Office, 1414 Natividad Rd., Salinas. Free. 755-3765.

9|25 MON

GUIDED SHORE WALK | PACIFIC GROVE—Learn about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the water flowing off our streets through a guided walk. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 883-9303.

9|27 WED

SMART ABOUT DESAL | MONTEREY—The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and others offer a workshop about desalination on the Central Coast. Register in advance. 8:15am/registration; 8:45am-12:30pm/program. Monterey Beach Resort, 2600 Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey. Free. 883-3750.

MEET THE CANDIDATES | MONTEREY—Chat up Mike Dawson, Nancy Selfridge and Ron Schenk at the Monterey Bay Republican Women’s Federated Club luncheon. 11:30am. Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon del Rey Blvd., Seaside. $20. 375-3573.