Square dancing comes to South County
Square dancing returns to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City with the 39th Annual Winter Festival, bringing together all walks of life this weekend.
La Plaza Bakery moving forward
In August 2001, La Plaza Bakery opened its doors in Greenfield, in the heart of downtown, at the corner of Oak and El Camino. Last summer the bakery entered its 17th year.
Local groups among recipients of Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has hit a $1 million grant-making milestone.
Vista Verde opens with new principal and class changes
Last Monday was the first day of classes for Vista Verde Middle School, with Principal Ulises Gonzalez overseeing the education of seventh- and eighth-grade students during his first year on campus.
Vista Verde students compete in speech event
Two Vista Verde Middle School students, Nelson Najera and Alberto Chacon, participated in the Migrant Speech Competition on March 18.
Items sought to send to hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico
King City residents Bruce and Ana Greenberg are collecting items from the community to send to Puerto Rico, which was devastated last month by Hurricane Maria, the strongest storm to make landfall there in more than 85 years.
Mary Chapa Academy to unveil new admin center, library
To commence the new administrative center, library and media center of Mary Chapa Literacy and Technology Academy, Greenfield Union School District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m.
Fall Carnival returns to King City
Come to the Fall Carnival at the fairgrounds in King City, Sept. 20-23, to celebrate the harvest and fall season with family fun, all while helping to raise funds for local K-8 schools, the Salinas Valley Fair and other non-profit organizations.
Congressman Panetta visits Greenfield
Last Tuesday Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited the Greenfield Rotary Club for lunch at La Plaza Bakery.
Tour de Dance to raise funds for South County’s first original ballet
Monterey County Dance Foundation’s charitable event, Tour de Dance, this Saturday will raise funds for South County’s first original ballet production, “The Nightingale,” next year.
