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Reviewed Aug. 8 • 6:52 p.m.CURRENT FILE
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Asilomar Day runs until 4 p.m. with free history and wildflower walks, swing dancing, music and birthday cake. Lucy’s on Lighthouse lists El Brick and From Across the Street from 2–4 p.m. The Pacific Grove Library hosts poets Nukhet Kardam and Deb Sandweiss from 5:30–6:30 p.m., and Blue Fire performs at the PG Meetinghouse from 7–9 p.m.
Open the verified weekend calendar ↗The PG Meetinghouse lists Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lucy’s on Lighthouse lists Lighthouse Band in its beer garden from 2–4 p.m. Check the organizer before leaving in case a performance changes.
Read the Sunday Meetinghouse listing ↗An onsite reader confirmed Phill Benson and Phill’s Blues Band performing inside the PG Meetinghouse at about 8:20 p.m. Friday. Al & Friends volunteers were outside with complimentary popcorn. The report includes four reader-submitted photographs and supporting local sources.
Open the full 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 report remains in the live window as a verified community record, not a current performance notice.
Open the 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, world languages, test preparation, college planning and study skills.
Read the official county announcement ↗Library events and announcements are reviewed for workshops, talks, literacy programs and schedule changes across the community.
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OUR LADY OF FÁTIMA • PROCESSION FOLLOWS
The parish celebration concludes Sunday, August 9, with a noon Mass at Saint Angela Merici Church, 146 8th Street, followed by a procession, lunch and auction. Pacific Grove's official special-event calendar lists the event downtown on Lighthouse Avenue at 1 p.m. Expect localized pedestrian activity and follow posted directions; the reviewed sources do not specify a road closure.
Read the published parish-event schedule ↗FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM • GRADES 6–12
The city says its free after-school program for Pacific Grove middle- and high-school students reopens Wednesday, August 12. A free membership covers weekday entry during the school year and special events; registration is open through the Recreation Department.
Read the city program notice and register ↗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 • OFFICIAL NOTICE
The city now lists both the agenda and packet on the Museum Board page. The meeting is scheduled in the City Hall Council Chamber with virtual participation available. The public index confirms the documents are posted but does not yet expose the topic text, so no subjects, recommendations, spending or outcomes are being inferred.
Open the official agenda and packet listing ↗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.
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