UPDATED: Salinas Valley events canceled, postponed over coronavirus fears
SALINAS VALLEY — A slew of events, meetings, programs and services from around Salinas Valley have either been canceled or postponed in the wake of concerns rising over the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The following is an ongoing list of those affected...
County supervisors to speak at library meet-and-greet series
The Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries will be holding a series of Meet and Greet events in May throughout the county to discuss countywide literacy efforts.
Salinas Valley Fair cancels poultry show
Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, Salinas Valley Fair officials have canceled poultry shows and exhibits at this year’s event in King City.
Gonzales student meets with state leaders
Gonzales High School senior Cindy Aguilar recently met with Tony Thurmond, the new state superintendent of public instruction, to speak with him about mental health services for high school students.
Feedback sought on express bus study
New routing options that would speed up bus service between Salinas and South County are being considered by Monterey-Salinas Transit.
Community meets new Science Workshop employee
Local youth and their families recently got to meet Greenfield Community Science Workshop’s new employee and author Curt Gabrielson to hear about his latest book, “More Tinkering: Kids in the Tropics Learn by Making Stuff,” and partake in hands-on science activities at the Greenfield Library.
Physics Bus pays a visit to Greenfield
The renown Physics Bus, run by the Physics Factory out of Arizona, recently came to South County to pay a visit to the Greenfield Community Science Workshop.
PHOTOS: Greenfield’s Vista Verde hosts drive-through promotion for eighth graders
GREENFIELD — Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield hosted a drive-through eighth-grade promotion ceremony Friday for the first time this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/photos-greenfields-vista-verde-hosts-drive-through-promotion-for-eighth-graders/
Special Kids Connect hosts Easter celebration for families
Coloring, cookie decorating, Easter photos and more took over the Greenfield Community Center as families and their children with special needs were treated to a fun-filled day.
Remembering 9/11: Greenfield pays tribute to victims on 20th anniversary
GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield hosted a moment of remembrance last Friday in honor of the victims and heroes of 9/11.
The morning ceremony was held outside the entrance to the Greenfield Civic Center and featured several guest speakers, including Fire Chief Jim Langborg...
