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Reviewed Aug. 7 • 8:54 p.m.CURRENT FILE
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An onsite reader confirmed Phill Benson and Phill’s Blues Band performing inside the PG Meetinghouse at about 8:20 p.m. Al & Friends volunteers were outside with complimentary popcorn. The report includes four reader-submitted photographs and supporting local sources.
Open the full live report and photo gallery ↗An onsite MyPG.news reader confirmed local singer-songwriter Katherine Lavin and her band performing outside Monarch Pub shortly before 8 p.m. Friday. The performance end time has not been confirmed.
Open the live report and reader photo ↗Monterey County Free Libraries launched free live one-to-one tutoring in English and Spanish for community members with an MCFL library card. Homework CA covers core subjects and world languages, plus AP, ACT, SAT and IB preparation, college-planning tools and study-skills coaching. Monterey County residents can apply for an MCFL card online.
Read the official county announcement ↗The city lists a free National Lighthouse Day program today, August 7, at 11 a.m. at Point Pinos Lighthouse with local author Stuart McDowell.
See the city announcement ↗Pacific Grove High School lists Friday, August 7 as a C Day with periods 2, 4, 6 and 8 during the first week of school.
Open the PGHS notice ↗Library events and announcements are reviewed for workshops, talks, literacy programs and schedule changes across the community.
Open library events ↗PLAN AHEAD
Scheduled meetings, programs, deadlines and events are monitored before they arrive—not summarized after they pass.
DEI TASK FORCE • AGENDA WATCH
The city calendar lists the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force for Monday evening. MyPG.news will publish the agenda topics, recommendations, public-comment opportunities and any requested council action when the official packet appears.
Track the official DEI meeting page ↗MUSEUM BOARD • AGENDA WATCH
The Museum Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday. Its agenda and attachments will be reviewed for museum services, collections, programs, finances, policies and recommendations to the City Council, then summarized here with direct records.
Track the official Museum Board agenda ↗FIRST FRIDAY • 6–9 P.M.
The Chamber calendar lists art, live music and extended business hours for First Friday, plus Loud & Local Night at the PG Meetinghouse from 7 to 9 p.m. and the Asilomar Sunset Music Series from 6 to 9 p.m.
See tonight’s calendar ↗PGUSD PUBLIC HEARING • 6:30 P.M.
Pacific Grove Unified School District lists a public hearing for Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. at 435 Hillcrest Avenue. The notice identifies an AB 1200 disclosure, including fiscal analysis, for public review.
Read the PGUSD notice ↗COMMUNITY SERVICES
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