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ART STUDIOS AVAILABLE | SEASIDE – Arts Habitat is looking for creative tenants for its affordable studios in its well-lit building on Broadway. Tenants will be accepted based on commitment to artistic pursuit and ability to cooperate in a shared space. Applications due March 18 for anticipated April 1 move-in. Apply at www.artshabitat.org.

THURSDAY 3|10

REGIONAL PLANNING | SEASIDE – How will the region grow, use resources, and change in population? The executive director of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments discusses the blueprint. 7pm. Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. Free. 645-9914. www.ambag.org.

FRIDAY 3|11

WOMEN AND PEACE | CARMEL – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and in honor of International Women’s Day, three alumni speak on their service in Tanzania, Macedonia and Guatemala. Sponsored by the local chapter of the United Nations Association. 6-9pm. Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd. Please bring a potluck dish to share. Free. 375-8301. www.unamontereybay.org.

SATURDAY 3|12

CPR TRAINING | SALINAS – Be prepared for emergencies with CPR certification from the American Red Cross. Classes taught in Spanish and English. Two sessions, 8:30am-12:30pm and 1-5pm. Natividad Medical Center, 1441 Constitution Blvd. Free. Registration required, 424-4824 or www.RedCrossCPRSaturday.org.

WEDNESDAY 3|16

ACCOUNTABLE GLOBALIZATION | MONTEREY – Speakers from the World Bank and National Foreign Trade Council keynote this conference presented by the MIIS Trade Club. 9am-6pm. MIIS, Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building, 499 Pierce St. $28, $8 for students, $5 for MIIS students and staff. Purchase tickets at blogs.miis.edu/tradeconference.

NEUROPATHY SUPPORT | MONTEREY – The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group provides information for neuropathy sufferers and their families. 10:30am. First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 501 El Dorado St. Free. 373-3031. www.pnhelp.org.