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JAZZ FEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | MONTEREY – The Monterey Jazz Festival wants help Sept. 13-20. Work six-hour shifts and stay to hear the music. Apply online: www.montereyjazzfestival.org

THURSDAY 8|26

MEDICARE WEB HELP | MARINA – Learn how to use the Internet to research everything Medicare related, including how to enroll in Part D drug plans and find doctors. 5:30pm. Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. 883-7507. www.allianceonaging.org

FRIDAY 8|27

YELLOW BRICK ROAD BENEFIT | SEASIDE – Eat, drink and shop for the Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop. Drop off gently used clothing for Otter Outfitters, providing interview gear for needy CSUMB grads. $10 donation. 4:30pm. 1096 Canyon del Rey Blvd. Seaside. 899-3303 www.carmelpres.org

MEET THE AUTHOR | SALINAS – P.G. author Brad Herzog launches his book, “Turn Left at the Trojan Horse.” Reception, cash bar and snacks to precede a talk with the author. 6:30pm. National Steinbeck Center, One Main St., Salinas. 775-4721. www.steinbeckstore.org

SATURDAY 8|28

LIVING WELL WITH MS | SALINAS – USC Associate Professor of Neurology Dr. Lilyana Amezcua discusses multiple sclerosis. Complimentary brunch. 10am. National Steinbeck Center, One Main St., Salinas. RSVP 877-329-8327. www.msqlp.org

PANCAKE BREAKFAST | P.G. – The Pacfic Grove Kiwanis Club serves up pancakes to benefit the P.G. Youth Center. $5. 8-11am. Youth Center, 302 16th St., P.G. 648-3134.

MONDAY 8|31

HOT DRINKS AND HOT TOPICS | SALINAS – Chat with Department of Social Services Director Elliott Robinson about local issues. 5:30pm. Cherry Bean Coffeehouse, 332 Main St., Salinas. 883-7570. www.janeparker.org

WEDNESDAY 9|1

GOP WOMEN HOST LOU SOLTON | CARMEL VALLEY – The local Republican Women’s Federated Club hosts County Treasurer/Tax Collector Lou Solton. $20. 11:30am. Rancho Cañada Golf Club, 4860 Camel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 375-3573. www.mrwf.org