ONGOING

JAZZ FEST VOLS NEEDED

MONTEREY – The Jazz fest wants help in the office, working with stage crews and serving the public Sept. 13-20. Work six-hour shifts and stay to hear the music. Apply online. www.montereyjazzfestival.org

FRIDAY 9|3

MEET THE AUTHOR

SALINAS – Join local author G.M. Weger for a discussion, Q&A and book signing of East Garrison, a work of fiction that weaves in Fort Ord history. Snacks and cash bar. 6:30pm. National Steinbeck Center, One Main St., Salinas. 775-4821. www.steinbeckstore.org

SATURDAY 9|4

NATIVE PLANT LECTURE

CARMEL VALLEY – Fall gardening is the topic at the monthly Rana Creek native plant lecture by Rana Creek Nursery owner Paul Kephart, a biologist and restoration designer. 1pm. Rana Creek Nursery, 35351 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. 659-2830. nursery@ranacreek.com

CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP

WATSONVILLE – Congressman Sam Farr hosts potential citizens who can get free assistance with citizenship applications. 12pm. Civic Center Plaza Community Room, 231 Union St., Watsonville. 424-2229. www.farr.house.gov

SUNDAY 9|5

END OF WAR

SEASIDE – West Point grad, former Army Captain and Iraq War vet Paul Chappell talks about his new book, The End of War: A Soldier’s View of the 21st Century. Refreshments served. 11am. Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. 899-7322. www.peacecentral.org

WEDNESDAY 9|8

BABY AND TODDLER STORIES

CARMEL – Short stories, rhymes, music and finger plays, plus coloring and crafts, keep the wee ones entertained. 10am. Harrison Memorial Library Park Branch, Sixth and Mission, Carmel. 624-4664. www.hm-lib.org

WOMEN, PEACE AND POWER

SEASIDE – Playwright and activist Eve Ensler kicks off this series of videotaped lectures that highlight women’s activism. $5. 6:30pm. Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. 601-9195. csumb.edu/olli