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Salinas Arts Festival and Car Show

Submitted by Lucero Benitez on Friday, August 20th, 4:46 pm

Caminos Del Arte announces the 1st annual Salinas Arts Festival & Car Show (SAF) – an event that aims to provide our community with an opportunity to experience the beauty of art in all its forms.   It is the goal of Caminos Del Arte to make sure youth in our community have an opportunity to participate in the arts, particularly in a time when schools and our city have been forced to cut music and art programs. Today, there are not many channels for students - specifically those considered at-risk - to participate in art programs that build on the natural strength of each human being and allow for self-exploration that can be both empowering and therapeutic.

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Mazda Raceway Sportbike Night

Submitted by Stanley on Wednesday, August 18th, 8:36 am

Dont forget, this Friday August 20th is Mazda Raceway Sportbike Nights in Oldtown Salinas.

FREE motorcycle parking, $1 Raffle benefiting local charities, Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix ticket specials, Oldtown Restaurant deals, vendor displays, and much more!

Where: Parking lot across from Maya Cinemas in Oldtown Salinas

When: Aug. 20, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m

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Meet the Authors at the National Steinbeck Center

Submitted by Brian Tumminelli on Wednesday, August 11th, 3:58 pm

SALINAS, CA  (August 10th, 2010)  The National Steinbeck Center located at One Main Street in Oldtown Salinas announces its August and September Meet The Author Series.  Each author program is open to the public at no charge.  A book signing will follow the program.  For more information on upcoming events or purchase tickets call (831) 775-4721or go to www.steinbeckstore.org. .

August 27, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us as we launch Brad Herzog’s new book turn left at the trojan horse, A Would-Be Hero’s American Odyssey. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a public reception with the author, cash bar and some nibbles. At 7:00 p.m.

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The Salinas Public Library is holding three Digital Art Contests

Submitted by Elvia on Monday, August 9th, 1:54 pm

Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce,

August 10, 2010     Time:4:00 PM  -  5:30 PM  (1 hr 30 mins)  

This summer teens are going crazy with iPads, Apple computers and digital camcorders. The Salinas Public Library is holding three Digital Art Contests with $100 cash prizes and a variety of workshops using the latest technology.
All events are free and open to any teen 13 through 19 years old.
Digital Arts Contests…the three contests are:
• Capture Salinas Photo Contest: share your best digital photograph that captures Salinas
• Salinas Teen Film Contest: enter an original short film on a theme of your choice
• Readerman Comic Contest: tell the story of Readerman as a digital comic.

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11th Annual Passport to Cherry's Event

Submitted by Stanley on Monday, August 9th, 10:19 am

Enjoy tasty treats from over 15 Oldtown restaurants while listening to live street entertainment. Along with classic car show, and a motorcycle show-n-shine, you might win great prizes along the way!

Passport tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children.

The 11th Annual Passport to Cherry's event roars into town on Wednesday, September 8 from 5 pm to 8 pm in Oldtown Salinas.

Oldtown Salinas Association for more information.

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High school exchange students set sights on Salinas area

Submitted by Elvia on Friday, August 6th, 12:52 pm

According to the Salinas Californian, every year, high schools in the Salinas area host international exchange students to experience the diversity of American culture.

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But there's always a need for more host families in the region.

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The deadline for host families to sign up to provide housing for students through STS Foundation is Aug.

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30th Annual Steinbeck Festival: Journeys: Steinbeck Around the World

Submitted by Stanley on Monday, August 2nd, 10:45 am

Take a trip around the world with John Steinibeck.

via steinbeck.org

This summer, set out for the open road. Your destination: The world—today and at key moments in history, with John Steinbeck as your guide. Eat, drink, and dream of far horizons. Go behind the Iron Curtain in the 1960s and wander through Moscow , Krakow, Budapest . Stand at the Berlin Wall. Visit Mexico during the Mexican Revolution, 100 years ago this year. See literary landmarks around the globe. Drive through the Badlands of North Dakota with a large poodle. Create your own journey.

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