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SALINAS | Alisal High School seniors, who have been holding weekly car washes and food sales, need help raising money for their trip to watch the presidential inauguration in January. Make checks payable to Alisal High School and write “Washington D.C. trip” on the memo line. Mail to 777 Williams Road, Salinas, 93905. 229-7969.

10/30 THURS

Bus Service Shrinks |SALINAS– Monterey-Salinas Transit holds the second of three public hearings on proposed service reductions and fare increases. 6pm. Salinas Community Center, 940 N. Main St., Salinas. Free. 1-800-MST-BUS1.

Salinas Community Meeting | SALINAS– Councilwoman Gloria De La Rosa hosts a community meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. El Gabilan Elementary School, 1256 Linwood Drive, Salinas. Free. 758-7993.

11/4 TUES

Monterey Politics | MONTEREY– City Council meets. 4pm. Council Chambers, corner of Pacific and Madison Streets, Monterey. 646.3702. www.monterey.org/ccncl/agendas/agenda.html.

Carmel Politics | CARMEL– City Council meets. 4:30pm. Council Chambers, Monte Verde between Ocean and Seventh, Carmel. Free. 620-2000. ci.carmel.ca.us.

Democrat Election Night Party | MONTEREY– Join Obama fans and elected officials in watching results come in. 6-11pm. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. Free. Tickets available at Democratic Party headquarters or online, www.montereydemocrats.org. 866-679-3367.

Republican Election Bash | CARMEL– Wear a McCain-Palin button and hope for the country to turn red with the Monterey County Republican Party. 6:30pm. Carmel Women’s Club, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. $10. RSVP 759-8590 or info@montereyrepublicans.org.

11/5 WEDS

P.G. Politics | PACIFIC GROVE– City Council meets. 6pm. Council Chambers, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3172. www.ci.pg.ca.us/citycouncil/agmin.htm.

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