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REVISING FORT ORD | VARIOUS LOCATIONS – Fort Ord Reuse Authority is reassessing the 1997 Base Reuse Plan, and the public is invited to participate. 6:30-9pm Tues. May 29, Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey; 6:30-9pm Wed. May 30, Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside; 9:30am-noon Sat. June 2, Carpenter’s Hall, 910 2nd Ave., Marina. Free. 883-3672, www.fora.org. 


JOBS FOR VETS | COUNTYWIDE – California Conservation Corps is recruiting veterans for fire prevention crews in national forests as part of a civilian workforce transition program. To apply, (916) 341-3123, tina.ratcliff@ccc.ca.gov.


CALLING ALL CREATIVES | COUNTYWIDE – The Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival is seeking middle – and high-school teachers to present about literature and intellectual possibility during Student Days (Sept. 27-28). Registration deadline is June 1. 755-0396, eastwood@monterey.k12.ca.us. 


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EMERGENCY SERVICES WEEK | SALINAS – The county Health Department honors emergency responders at the front lines of local fire departments and ambulance services. 10am-1pm. Health Department parking lot, 1270 Natividad Road. Free. 755-4500, www.mtyhd.org. 


WOMEN IN BUSINESS | SALINAS – Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates women leaders through IMPOWER luncheons. The Nucci sisters speak on overcoming tragedy and succeeding in business. 11am registration, 12pm lunch program. Corral de Tierra Country Club, 81 Corral de Tierra Road. $45/members, $55/non-members. 751-7725, www.salinaschamber.com. 


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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING | MONTEREY – Monterey Fire Department offers Community Emergency Response training to help civilians react to disasters. 8:30am-4:30pm Saturdays May 26, June 2 and June 9. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 646-3416, montereycert@hotmail.com. 


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SMALL PHARMA | MONTEREY – Local pharmacists Jasmine Chan and Dana Gordon address how to get the best personalized advice on medications and potential side effects. 6:30pm. Public Library, 625 Pacific St. Free. 646-5632, thongchu@ci.monterey.ca.us.