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Marine Sanctuary Seeks Applications for Advisory Council

NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill seats on its advisory council, which represents the public’s interests in sanctuary matters and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. Sanctuary staff are currently accepting applications for the Business/Industry primary and alternate seats, Conservation primary and alternate seats, Recreation primary and alternate seats, At-Large San Luis Obispo primary seat, Commercial Fishing alternate seat, and At-Large Monterey alternate seat, seats on its advisory council. Candidates will be selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and knowledge regarding the protection and management of marine resources.

• Deadline for applications is September 30, 2024
• Applications can be obtained from the sanctuary’s website at  or by contacting Robbin Porter, Program Specialist, robbin.porter@noaa.gov
• Completed applications should be e-mailed to Robbin Porter at robbin.porter@noaa.gov

The Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) along with the Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) and the CSUMB Hospitality Club are hosting a career fair tomorrow, September 26.

Come check out the MPCC booth and learn more about how you can become part of the Monterey County's Hospitality workforce.

This event is open to CSUMB students only.

SPOTLIGHT: The Carmel Foundation

For 74 years, The Carmel Foundation has provided a place to call home for adults 55 and older who live throughout the Peninsula. With a current membership of 2,500+, the Foundation provides a broad spectrum of interactive activities and services for the ever-changing physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of their members.

Members enjoy over 60 classes and activities per week which include exercise classes, presentations, discussion groups, card games, art classes, movies and much more. The Foundation offers 3 meal programs which provide members the opportunity to eat lunch with friends in a group setting, pick up lunches curbside, or for those who may not have the ability to come to the campus, have them delivered directly to their homes – all at affordable prices. The Foundation offers a Mobility Equipment Loan Program, a Housing Program for low-income seniors and a Support Service Director to help guide members to services they might need.

The Carmel Foundation’s programs help our seniors not only stay engaged but also stay connected with others.

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