6|13 FRI

LIBRARY RE-OPENS | SALINAS– Read it and weep– tears of joy, that is. The El Gabilan Branch of the Salinas Public Library re-opens today. El Gabilan Branch of the Salinas Public Library, 1400 N. Main St., Salinas. Free. 758-7311.

6|14 SAT

SIERRA CLUB FORUM | MARINA– Bruce Delgado talks about “Marina’s Wild Places” and Ken Gray gives a “Welcome to the Fort Ord Dunes State Park” at this year’s Sierra Club Marina Forum. 5-7pm. Marina Library, Community Room; 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. 883-7507.

Build Green Toys | MARINA– The good folks at Monterey County Regional Waste Management District teach parents and kids how to transform and recycle commonly discarded items into super-cool, mechanical, earth-friendly creations. 9:30am-12:30pm. Monterey Regional Waste Management District, 14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina. $5/child. 384-5313.

6|15 SUN

JUDGE MALDONADO AND BUSH | CARMEL– Monterey County Superior Court Judge Albert Maldonado speaks on “The Relevance of Nuremberg to Bush Policies.” 3-5pm. Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. Free. 624-7404.

6|16 MON

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION | SALINAS– Monterey County Community Action Commission meets to discuss, among other agenda items, health services in Mexico and outreach programs. 4:30pm. Department of Social and Employment Services, 1000 South Main St., Room 110, Salinas. Free. 755-8492.

6|18 WEDS

BIKE TRAIL PLANS | CARMEL– Learn about a new bicycle and pedestrian trail planned from Hatton Canyon to the Carmel River bridge at Highway 1 at today’s community meeting. Additional information and a map of the trail area available on the TAMC website. 6:15-8pm. Carmel Mission Inn, 3365 Rio Road at Highway 1, Carmel. Free. 775-4407 or todd@tamcmonterey.org. www.tamcmonterey.org/programs/bikeped/pdf/Final_Carmel_Hill_River_Trail_Flyer_6-2-08.pdf