Community Calendar

Find calm and clarity in the midst of daily life. This four part class offers a beginner-friendly, traditional approach to Heart Zen meditation to help cultivate mindfulness, even in the busiest moments of life.

Charles Meng is a Salinas-based retired educator with over 16 years of meditation experience. A former instructor at Monterey Zen Meditation Center, Charles is passionate about helping beginners find clarity and balance through simple, effective Zen practices.

Bring your own yoga mat! Chairs available upon request.
September 10, 17, 24 and October 1
This is not a drop-in program. Attendance is required at all four sessions. Questions? Contact us at spladultservices@salinas.gov

Meditation for Stress Relief and Increased Energy
Come join members of your community in taking a breath!

In these stressful time we hope that Group Meditation will promote harmony and self-care in an open and peaceful setting of your local library.

Stop by for a spell and welcome in the magic of the fall season at our first Library After Dark event for adults! Join us for seasonal arts and crafts, tarot reading, and refreshments this Autumn Equinox. Prepare for a cozy, crafty evening among friends old and new as we celebrate the turning of the year’s wheel!

Behind every family tree are fascinating stories, unexpected discoveries, and a few puzzles still waiting to be solved. Our Virtual Genealogy Work Group is a welcoming space to share research ideas, learn about helpful resources, and connect with others who enjoy exploring family history. Whether you’re taking your first steps into genealogy or have years of research experience, you’re invited to join the conversation, swap strategies, and continue the journey of uncovering the past together.

To get the Zoom link, please contact Cathy at Cathleen.Andrews@salinas.gov

Find calm and clarity in the midst of daily life. This four part class offers a beginner-friendly, traditional approach to Heart Zen meditation to help cultivate mindfulness, even in the busiest moments of life.

Charles Meng is a Salinas-based retired educator with over 16 years of meditation experience. A former instructor at Monterey Zen Meditation Center, Charles is passionate about helping beginners find clarity and balance through simple, effective Zen practices.

Bring your own yoga mat! Chairs available upon request.
September 10, 17, 24 and October 1
This is not a drop-in program. Attendance is required at all four sessions. Questions? Contact us at spladultservices@salinas.gov

Guide dogs are life-changing companions and helpers to their human partners. Learn about the people they help and the people that help them along the way. Guide dog puppies in training will be on hand!

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Questions? Contact SPLAdultServices@salinas.gov

Find calm and clarity in the midst of daily life. This four part class offers a beginner-friendly, traditional approach to Heart Zen meditation to help cultivate mindfulness, even in the busiest moments of life.

Charles Meng is a Salinas-based retired educator with over 16 years of meditation experience. A former instructor at Monterey Zen Meditation Center, Charles is passionate about helping beginners find clarity and balance through simple, effective Zen practices.

Bring your own yoga mat! Chairs available upon request.
September 10, 17, 24 and October 1
This is not a drop-in program. Attendance is required at all four sessions. Questions? Contact us at spladultservices@salinas.gov

Soul Collage is an insightful, incredible, dynamic activity. A collage is a powerful visual tool to focus your intentions; create a collage of images that will express your visions, your desires, your dreams and goals. Collage speaks to the subconscious which invites and allows incredible miracles to happen, dreams to manifest, goals to be realized, and our visions to become real. This is a playful process of creative fun. It might becomes one of your favorite past times, and now it is happening every first Saturday of the month!

There will be a short PowerPoint presentation of collages. You are welcome to bring images and personal photos, sharp scissors, and magazines. Everything else will be provided including more magazines

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meeting to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. First Saturday of every month 2 PM at the Community Church of Carmel Valley.
CarmelOrchidSociety.org

Stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive behavior, and other mental health challenges impact many of us. Whether or not these struggles are being treated professionally, being part of a Christ-centered support group that understands and provides encouragement is invaluable. Our Grace Group gatherings are structured around principles designed to promote understanding, peace, health, and mutually supportive friendships.