12|13 THURS

MONTEREY YEAR IN REVIEW | MONTEREY—City Council’s joint study session with board and commission chairs includes 2007 annual reports and a look ahead to 2008. Ferrante Room, Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. Free. 646-3935.

MARINE PROTECTED AREAS | MONTEREY—The Sanctuary’s Advisory Council hosts a public meeting to gather community input on marine protected areas in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. First, the Advisory Council receives a series of presentations regarding the need for marina protected areas in federal waters, followed by a public comment session. 8:30am-4:45pm/presentation. 6pm/public comment. Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Rd., Monterey. Free. mbnms.comments@noaa.gov.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION | MONTEREY—Attorney Michelle Welsh gives a talk, “Secrecy vs. Disclosure,” on the Freedom of Information Act and the state Public Records Act at the Green Party meeting. 7-9pm. Monterey Senior Center, 280 Dickman Ave., Monterey. Free. 645-9914.

12|14 FRI

FORA MEETING | MARINA—The Fort Ord Reuse Authority meets. 3:45pm. FORA Conference Facility, 201 13th St., Bldg. 2925, Marina. Free. 883-3672.

12|17 MON

COMMISSION APPLICATIONS DUE | MONTEREY—City Council seeks Monterey residents to serve on the Colton Hall Museum Arts Commission. Applications online, monterey.org/boards/bcc_application.pdf, and accepted until close of business today. 646-3935.

12|18 TUES

AIRPORT BIZ | MARINA—The City Council considers extending the Municipal Airport leases of Skydive Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Karters and Marina Motorsports. 6:30pm. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278.

STATE POLITICS | SALINAS—Assemblywoman Anna Caballero meets with the City Council to discuss legislative priorities for next year. 6-7:30pm. City Hall, West Wing Conference Room, 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas. Free. 758-7381.

12|19 WEDS

PG POLITICS | PACIFIC GROVE—City Council meets. 6pm. Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3172.