CNA class graduates from local program
A large crowd consisting of family, friends and school officials gathered Tuesday morning for the “pinning ceremony” for the May 2017 Certified Nursing Assistant graduation class.
57 graduate from Community Police Academy
A combined 57 residents of Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales graduated from the South County Community Police Academy last week at the Greenfield Memorial Hall.
HIP TO BE SQUARE
Square dancers from all over gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds last weekend to kick off the 39th Annual Winter Festival.
Donations help South County YMCA assist families in need
Each year the South County YMCA raises funds to help people who cannot afford its membership fees.
‘Shrek Jr.’ opens Friday
“Shrek Jr., the Musical” opens Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m., followed by a Saturday performance (May 6) also at 7 p.m. This year Sol Treasures is adding a matinee on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m.
Blue Star Moms raise money for military care packages
The local Blue Star Mothers of America group, in conjunction with Nana’s BBQ Grill in Chualar, put on a fundraiser March 25 to help send care packages to U.S. service members deployed all over the world.
Residents reminded to keep pets safe during heat advisory
An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Central Coast and is expected to be in effect through Monday, with temperatures in parts of Monterey County possibly hitting triple digits this weekend.
Wall of Wine winner
Donna Oliveira of King City was the raffle winner of more than $7,500 worth of wine for the Wall of Wine fundraiser, which supports the Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua.
Youth treated to ‘Nutcracker’ preview
Little ones, and even big ones, recently received an opportunity to see ballet in a different light when “The Nutcracker Ballet” readers theater program visited local libraries in November.
Hitting the waves
South County girls between the ages of 5 and 17 recently took part in surf camp with the Wahine Project at Casa Verde Beach in Monterey.
