ONGOING

FIRE INFORMATION | For regular updates on fires, roads and trails conditions, weather and other emergency information, log on to www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/conditions.

7|10 THURS

CLEAN TECHNOLOGY PANEL | MARINA—The Marina Technology Cluster hosts an eco-friendly panel discussion covering energy efficiency, carbon trading, biodiesel, solar and wind power. Speakers include Daniel Jones, energy efficiency specialist for Ecology Action; Jeff Gigoux, vice president of business development at Mariah Power; and Ray Kemp, “mad scientist in charge” and principal at KF3 Biodiesel (see story, p. 12). 5:30-7:30pm. Marina Technology Cluster, 3180 Imjin Road, Marina. $20/donation; $10/MTC members. 582-9718.

7|13 SUN

GOOD OLD DAYS |CARMEL VALLEY—The Carmel Valley Voices lecture series tells “Stories from the Old Days in Carmel Valley” today, featuring long-time ranchers Fred Nason, Bruna Odello, Jack Swanson and Bob Wilson, who present glimpses into Carmel Valley and Monterey County history. 2pm. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Gym, 8060 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. Free. 659-7046.

7|15 TUES

GREEN BUILDING ORDINANCE | MONTEREY—City Council votes on the second reading of the city’s green building program and ordinance (see story, pg. 14). 4-5:30pm and 7-11pm. Council Chambers, corner of Pacific and Madison streets, Monterey. Free. 646-3760. www.monterey.org/ccncl/agendas/agenda.html.

MARINA CITY COUNCIL | MARINA—City Council meets. 6:30pm. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278. www.ci.marina.ca.us/council1agenda.htm.

7|16 WEDS

P.G. FARMERS MARKET LOCATION | PACIFIC GROVE—City Council makes its final decision about the Farmers Market location. 6pm. Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3172, www.ci.pg.ca.us/citycouncil/agmin.htm.