May 22 Wednesday
The Taking of Harris Neck: 80 Year's of Injustice for a Gullah PeopleThis is a story of a land grab by the US Government in 1942. It is a story of racial injustice and resistance. 80 years later [the time of filming] the 2687 acres have still yet to be given back, as promised, to the descendants of the original owners, (deeded the land in 1865) Black people living in MacIntosh County, Harris Neck, GA
May 23 Thursday
Of all the places she’s lived, debut author Maria Barrs considers Salinas her hometown. She dropped out of North Salinas High at fifteen, restarted her education at Hartnell College, became student body president, married, had two children, and worked at KSBW-TV8 as reporter and later as News Director.
In Parallel Secrets, a TV journalist searches for a kidnapped child. As she digs into small town secrets, she faces mortal danger and her own dark past. Maria will read from Parallel Secrets before a presentation about the publication process and the transition From Facts to Fiction, followed by Q&A and a chance to win a signed copy of her book!
May 24 Friday
Join members of Senior Legal Services at our Branciforte Branch Library who will meet one-on-one with senior citizens to review their debt issues and determine if they can be referred to Senior Legal Services attorneys to discuss their case. These clinics begin on April 12 and will take place every other Friday.
Planning ahead by completing an Advance Directive can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. An Advance Directive is a document that outlines your personal and medical healthcare choices and names an advocate to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself. It’s important for everyone over the age of 18 to have an Advance Directive.
By thinking ahead and communicating your treatment preferences early on, you can spare those close to you the anxiety of having to guess your wishes. Most importantly, an Advance Directive gives you the opportunity to make very personal health care decisions for yourself. This workshop walks you through the basic form in a group setting, and there will be time for Q&A.
Email twabel@hospicesantacruz.org to register
May 25 Saturday
May 26 Sunday
May 27 Monday
May 28 Tuesday
Researching family history can be exciting, as well as challenging. Working groups are a chance to share ideas, resources, and support. We'll use Zoom to meet together and all experience levels are welcome.
To get the Zoom link, please contact Cathy at cathleena@ci.salinas.ca.us