Free business assistance loan workshop set for April 27
As part of its economic development efforts, the City of King is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, April 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave.
Sol Treasures, Science Workshop partner for interactive exhibit
Sol Treasures has unveiled its latest hands-on exhibit called “Scientific Art” in partnership with the Greenfield Community Science Workshop, featuring a collection of interactive objects made from trash and recycled materials.
Pinnacles National Park tourism creates $12.6M in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 215,555 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2016 spent $12.6 million in communities near the park.
2020 Salinas Valley Fair canceled over COVID-19 concerns
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 76th Annual Salinas Valley Fair scheduled for May 14 to 17 in King City, citing California’s shelter-in-place travel restrictions and health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19.
The board’s...
‘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.
Greenfield 2nd graders visit UC Santa Cruz
GREENFIELD — About 100 second graders from Oak Avenue Elementary School in Greenfield visited University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus Oct. 18 to take a campus tour and learn about college opportunities available to them.
“This is a great way to introduce college possibilities...
South County Activities & Events
Activities, meetings and events happening in the South County area, including King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
Free Covid-19 testing offered in Greenfield for all county residents
GREENFIELD — Area elected officials are urging South Monterey County residents to get tested for Covid-19 at the Greenfield location, noting that if the site isn’t used more frequently, it might be shifted to another city by the state.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/free-covid-19-testing-offered-in-greenfield-for-all-county-residents/
Greenfield firefighters induct new engine
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department hosted a “push-in” ceremony for its brand-new fire engine Nov. 12.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/greenfield-firefighters-induct-new-engine/
Local PTA sells treats to help student battling cancer
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is helping a local student battling cancer and hosted a snow cone sale June 6.
