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OPEN SPACE GRANTS | PENINSULA – The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District will award $75,000 in grants to community groups or local agencies to improve neighborhood parks, protect open space resources or preserve coastal areas. Deadline to apply is Sept. 16. For applications, 372-3196 or www.mprpd.org. 


TOUR FORT ORD | MARINA – As part of the Army’s community outreach program for the cleanup of the former Fort Ord, free tours are available by appointment. Experts are available to speak to community groups on groundwater and soil contamination, munitions and explosives, and habitat management. 9am or 2pm Tue-Thurs. Tours last 60-90 mins. To schedule a tour or presentation at least two weeks in advance, 393-1284 or Melissa.Broadston@us.army.mil. 


THURSDAY 8 | 18


EMPOWERING WOMEN | MONTEREY – The Community Foundation will award $75,000 in grant funds to encourage efforts that improve economic prosperity for women. Grant proposals due Sept. 30; guidelines discussed at this info session. 3-4:30pm. 2354 Garden Road. To RSVP, 375-9712. www.cfmco.org/womensfund. 


SATURDAY 8 | 20


USED FILTER COLLECTION | SEASIDE – Bring a used oil filter, receive a new one free. Up to two per person. Hosted by the County Health Department. 8am-2pm. O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1720 Fremont Blvd. 755-8907. 


SUNDAY 8 | 21


RESTORE NATIVE PLANTS | SEASIDE – Join Return of the Natives in planting an area watered by a new runoff catchment system. Learn about native species for your yard that cut down on water and pesticide use. BBQ, kids’ entertainment and volunteer park clean-up activities. 1-4pm. Metz Park, 1556 Military Ave. Free. 899-9957. 


TUESDAY 8 | 23


DESAL COMMUNITY FORUM | MONTEREY – The Regional Desalination Project Community Involvement Forum meets quarterly to discuss regional water supply issues. Sponsored by Cal Am, Marina Coast Water District and Monterey County Water Resources Agency. 6-8pm. Monterey Plaza Hotel, 400 Cannery Row. Free. ndewar@ppcollab.com, www.regionalwaterproject.org.