Annual Mother’s Day Sale featuring work from the Ceramics and Jewelry/Metal Art departments at Monterey Peninsula College.
9a.m.-7p.m. today and Thursday, May 6-7, in the Student Center at Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. Selling functional pottery and glass, ceramic sculpture, metal jewelry and glass jewelry created by college students and faculty. Free admission. 646-4203, 646-4215. Ch teau Julien’s World of Wine Series: Australia. 6-7:30p.m. today at Ch teau Julien Wine Estate, 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Hosted by winemaker and viticulturist Marta Krafteck. Cost: $35 club members, $40 nonmembers. 624-2600, . BENEFITS · MAY 7 Fifth annual Fiesta of Hope. Exhibits and consumer art sale at 5:30p.m., followed by dinner and a keynote speaker at 7p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Embassy Suites Hotel, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside. At the dinner, the Mental Health Commission will present three awards to honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to promoting mental health services in the community. Tickets: $40 · MAY 7 Carmel Plaza and the Salvation Army’s “Get Together & Give” charity event. 4-6p.m. in Carmel Plaza Courtyard, Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel. Carmel Plaza invites female shoppers of all ages to help assemble personal care kits for local women experiencing economic hardship. Plaza stores will also provide food, mimosas, pampering and a look at the latest fashions and jewelry. Reservations required. Free. 624-1385, .
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