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SUMMARY:CNE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:CNE Office Hours provide an easy way for Monterey County nonprofits to engage with CNE staff for guidance\, problem solving\, resources and referrals. Do you have a leadership question\, challenge\, or opportunity on your mind?\nUse this link to book the time that is most convenient for you to meet for up to one hour with CNE staff\, either virtually or in the Monterey Office.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cne-office-hours-44/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:AI Meet-up: AI Slop or Not? And Do You Care?
DESCRIPTION:This free\, online meet-up is offered by nonprofit\, AI for Community. \nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n10-11 a.m. \nRegister \nCan you tell if something was written by AI? Detectors say yes. They’re often wrong\, and getting worse as people pick up AI’s vocabulary and rhythms. We’ll walk through what these tools can and can’t do\, look at fake images too\, then break into small groups to talk about what you’re seeing.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/ai-meet-up-ai-slop-or-not-and-do-you-care/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Dissolutions Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered by Nonprofit Financial Commons. \nRegister \nThis session will provide a clear\, practical overview of how nonprofit dissolutions work and when they may be considered. We’ll walk through the process\, key requirements\, and what leaders should know before exploring this path. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWhen dissolution becomes a relevant option for nonprofit leaders\nThe key steps involved in the dissolution process\nLegal requirements\, including the role of state attorneys general\nImportant considerations and implications for organizations and stakeholders
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/dissolutions-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T120000
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SUMMARY:CFRE Exam Study Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered by local representatives of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). \nBecoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a powerful way to accelerate your career\, boost your earning potential\, and prove your mastery of ethical\, best-practice fundraising to employers and major donors. \nThose preparing to take the exam in late summer or fall 2026 are invited to join an online study group co-hosted by Sharon Papo of the Silicon Valley AFP Chapter and Steve McShane of the Monterey Bay AFP Chapter. \nWednesdays\n12pm – 1pm (Beginning July 8th) \nFor questions or to access the Zoom information\, contact Sharon at vpeducation@afpsv.org or Steve at stevem@tbrm.org or (831) 970-4141.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfre-exam-study-group-online/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Top Employment & Personnel Policies for Nonprofit Employers
DESCRIPTION:This live Q&A session is offered by BlueAvocado. \nRegister \nSeptember 24\, 2026\n11:00 a.m. \nOperating a mission-driven organization introduces unique compliance and cultural needs\, particularly when considering volunteers\, donors\, and public accountability. Nonprofit employers are subject to the same state and federal labor laws as for-profit businesses.\n\nThe expert panelist will help you understand what policies will assist in defending your nonprofit from catastrophic legal\, financial\, and reputational damage. Topics covered will include:\n\nFoundational Legal & Compliance Policies\nSector-Specific Nonprofit Policies\nModern Operational & Digital Policies\nCompensation & Leave Benefits
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/top-employment-personnel-policies-for-nonprofit-employers/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:A New Era for Nonprofit Compliance: Launch of the DOJ’s Online Filing System
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered by CalNonprofits. \n\n September 30   @   11:00 am   –   12:00 pm \n\nRegister\nMajor upgrades are coming to California’s regulatory landscape. For years\, maintaining your organization’s good standing with the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Registry of Charities and Fundraisers meant dealing with paper forms\, paper checks and delays from snail mail. Last year\, the DOJ launched an early release Online Filing Service for the registration of new charities. Now\, the DOJ has launched the Online Filing Service for all remaining services and has fundamentally modernized its Registry with full electronic submissions\, online payments and instant error detection. For California nonprofits\, this means faster processing\, fewer administrative headaches\, and an easier path to maintaining good standing.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/a-new-era-for-nonprofit-compliance/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:CFRE Exam Study Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered by local representatives of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). \nBecoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a powerful way to accelerate your career\, boost your earning potential\, and prove your mastery of ethical\, best-practice fundraising to employers and major donors. \nThose preparing to take the exam in late summer or fall 2026 are invited to join an online study group co-hosted by Sharon Papo of the Silicon Valley AFP Chapter and Steve McShane of the Monterey Bay AFP Chapter. \nWednesdays\n12pm – 1pm (Beginning July 8th) \nFor questions or to access the Zoom information\, contact Sharon at vpeducation@afpsv.org or Steve at stevem@tbrm.org or (831) 970-4141.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfre-exam-study-group-online/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:2027 LEAD Institute Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Review all LEAD program details\, including application\, tuition\, dates and more: https://cfmco.org/center-for-nonprofit-excellence/lead-institute/ \nContact Susie Polnaszek for more information: susiep@cfmco.org.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/2027-lead-institute-applications-due/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines,Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Development Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:The Community Foundation for Monterey County’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) invites you to invest in building capacity\, resilience and connection for your great fund development team members. \nRegister \nDevelopment Dialogues\nThursdays 9-10:30 am: October 1\, 2026\, October 15\, 2026\, November 5\, 2026\n2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\nIf you’d like to attend all three sessions\, register at a discounted rate ($60)\, or sign up for individual dates ($25) \nWhether you’re looking ahead to a new budget year\, re-strategizing your development plan or gearing up for end-of-year giving\, it’s always important to make sure your staff is resourced and recharged. Facilitated by Kate Mitchell Mehle\, CFRE\, Thrive & Shine Collective. \nOctober 1\, 2026 – Money Mindset and what’s holding you back? \nWe’ll talk about how our personal relationship with money shows up in the work and explore what might be our saboteurs. When we understand our feelings about wealth it can shift our mindset and how we show up in this work. \nOctober 15\, 2026 – Strong Major Gift Programs \nCan a strong major gift program be built overnight and by one person? We’ll talk about the importance of board members’ support in building relationships and ways to engage them in the work. \nNovember 5\, 2026 – Confident Conversations: Ask for What You Want. \nAre you ready to ask for a big gift? Let’s talk about how you can ask for what you want and not just what you need.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/development-dialogues-4/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Monterey County (Monterey Office)\, 2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Board Chair Essentials Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is offered by the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits of Redwood City. \nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\n9 a.m.-Noon\, $162\nRegister \nIntended Audience:\nExecutive directors\, board members\, and anyone interested in learning more about nonprofit board service. \nOutcomes:\n\nIdentify the differences between nonprofit boards and Board Chair roles and responsibilities\n\n\nRecognize the characteristics of a healthy CEO-Chair relationship\n\n\nImplement tools and strategies for increased board engagement\n\nParticipants will receive a digital badge of completion to display on LinkedIn\, highlighting their commitment to continuous learning and effective leadership.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/board-chair-essentials-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T130000
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SUMMARY:CFRE Exam Study Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered by local representatives of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). \nBecoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a powerful way to accelerate your career\, boost your earning potential\, and prove your mastery of ethical\, best-practice fundraising to employers and major donors. \nThose preparing to take the exam in late summer or fall 2026 are invited to join an online study group co-hosted by Sharon Papo of the Silicon Valley AFP Chapter and Steve McShane of the Monterey Bay AFP Chapter. \nWednesdays\n12pm – 1pm (Beginning July 8th) \nFor questions or to access the Zoom information\, contact Sharon at vpeducation@afpsv.org or Steve at stevem@tbrm.org or (831) 970-4141.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfre-exam-study-group-online/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:CNE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:CNE Office Hours provide an easy way for Monterey County nonprofits to engage with CNE staff for guidance\, problem solving\, resources and referrals. Do you have a leadership question\, challenge\, or opportunity on your mind?\nUse this link to book the time that is most convenient for you to meet for up to one hour with CNE staff\, either virtually or in the Monterey Office.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cne-office-hours-42/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:CNE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:CNE Office Hours provide an easy way for Monterey County nonprofits to engage with CNE staff for guidance\, problem solving\, resources and referrals. Do you have a leadership question\, challenge\, or opportunity on your mind?\nUse this link to book the time that is most convenient for you to meet for up to one hour with CNE staff\, either virtually or in the Monterey Office.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cne-office-hours-45/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:CFRE Exam Study Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered by local representatives of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). \nBecoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a powerful way to accelerate your career\, boost your earning potential\, and prove your mastery of ethical\, best-practice fundraising to employers and major donors. \nThose preparing to take the exam in late summer or fall 2026 are invited to join an online study group co-hosted by Sharon Papo of the Silicon Valley AFP Chapter and Steve McShane of the Monterey Bay AFP Chapter. \nWednesdays\n12pm – 1pm (Beginning July 8th) \nFor questions or to access the Zoom information\, contact Sharon at vpeducation@afpsv.org or Steve at stevem@tbrm.org or (831) 970-4141.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfre-exam-study-group-online/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Virtual – Online\, Virtual - Online\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T090000
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SUMMARY:Development Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:The Community Foundation for Monterey County’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) invites you to invest in building capacity\, resilience and connection for your great fund development team members. \nRegister \nDevelopment Dialogues\nThursdays 9-10:30 am: October 1\, 2026\, October 15\, 2026\, November 5\, 2026\n2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\nIf you’d like to attend all three sessions\, register at a discounted rate ($60)\, or sign up for individual dates ($25) \nWhether you’re looking ahead to a new budget year\, re-strategizing your development plan or gearing up for end-of-year giving\, it’s always important to make sure your staff is resourced and recharged. Facilitated by Kate Mitchell Mehle\, CFRE\, Thrive & Shine Collective. \nOctober 1\, 2026 – Money Mindset and what’s holding you back? \nWe’ll talk about how our personal relationship with money shows up in the work and explore what might be our saboteurs. When we understand our feelings about wealth it can shift our mindset and how we show up in this work. \nSession 2: Confident Major Gift Conversations \nWe’ll talk about the importance of board members’ support in building relationships and ways to engage them in the work. Let’s talk about how you can ask for what you want and not just what you need. \nSession 3: Meet Your Inner Saboteurs \nInsights from Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine. Why we get in our own way\, and how to shift to our Sage.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/development-dialogues-5/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Monterey County (Monterey Office)\, 2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered by CalNonprofits. \n\n October 15   @   11:00 am   –   12:00 pm  \n\nFree for Members; $50 for non-yet-members\n\nRegister\nThis session is designed for executive directors\, HR professionals\, board members\, and nonprofit leaders seeking clear\, actionable insights in a rapidly evolving employment landscape.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/nonprofit-employment-law-update/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T224951Z
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SUMMARY:CFRE Exam Study Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered by local representatives of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). \nBecoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a powerful way to accelerate your career\, boost your earning potential\, and prove your mastery of ethical\, best-practice fundraising to employers and major donors. \nThose preparing to take the exam in late summer or fall 2026 are invited to join an online study group co-hosted by Sharon Papo of the Silicon Valley AFP Chapter and Steve McShane of the Monterey Bay AFP Chapter. \nWednesdays\n12pm – 1pm (Beginning July 8th) \nFor questions or to access the Zoom information\, contact Sharon at vpeducation@afpsv.org or Steve at stevem@tbrm.org or (831) 970-4141.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfre-exam-study-group-online/2026-10-21/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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SUMMARY:CFRE Exam Study Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:This group is offered by local representatives of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). \nBecoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is a powerful way to accelerate your career\, boost your earning potential\, and prove your mastery of ethical\, best-practice fundraising to employers and major donors. \nThose preparing to take the exam in late summer or fall 2026 are invited to join an online study group co-hosted by Sharon Papo of the Silicon Valley AFP Chapter and Steve McShane of the Monterey Bay AFP Chapter. \nWednesdays\n12pm – 1pm (Beginning July 8th) \nFor questions or to access the Zoom information\, contact Sharon at vpeducation@afpsv.org or Steve at stevem@tbrm.org or (831) 970-4141.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfre-exam-study-group-online/2026-10-28/
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SUMMARY:Development Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:The Community Foundation for Monterey County’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) invites you to invest in building capacity\, resilience and connection for your great fund development team members. \nRegister \nDevelopment Dialogues\nThursdays 9-10:30 am: October 1\, 2026\, October 15\, 2026\, November 5\, 2026\n2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\nIf you’d like to attend all three sessions\, register at a discounted rate ($60)\, or sign up for individual dates ($25) \nWhether you’re looking ahead to a new budget year\, re-strategizing your development plan or gearing up for end-of-year giving\, it’s always important to make sure your staff is resourced and recharged. Facilitated by Kate Mitchell Mehle\, CFRE\, Thrive & Shine Collective. \nOctober 1\, 2026 – Money Mindset and what’s holding you back? \nWe’ll talk about how our personal relationship with money shows up in the work and explore what might be our saboteurs. When we understand our feelings about wealth it can shift our mindset and how we show up in this work. \nSession 2: Confident Major Gift Conversations \nWe’ll talk about the importance of board members’ support in building relationships and ways to engage them in the work. Let’s talk about how you can ask for what you want and not just what you need. \nSession 3: Meet Your Inner Saboteurs \nInsights from Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine. Why we get in our own way\, and how to shift to our Sage.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/development-dialogues-6/
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SUMMARY:CNE Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced. All are welcome. \nCNE Lunch and Learn\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\n12 – 1:30 p.m.\n2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\nFree. Bring a brown bag lunch.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cne-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Monterey County (Monterey Office)\, 2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
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SUMMARY:CFMC Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CFMC Monterey and Salinas offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday\, November 26\, 2026.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfmc-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
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SUMMARY:CFMC Offices Closed for Post-Thanksgiving 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CFMC Monterey and Salinas offices will be closed in observance of Post-Thanksgiving on Friday\, November 27\, 2026.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfmc-offices-closed-for-post-thanksgiving-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261204T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261204T150000
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SUMMARY:AI Essentials Workshop
DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 2026\n9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County Monterey Office – 2354 Garden Rd\, Monterey\n$50 per person\, includes lunch\nRegister \nSchedule:\n9-9:30 am Arrive (with laptop and power cord) and set up\n9:30-11:30 Modules 1& 2\n11:30-1 Lunch with time for networking with fellow nonprofits\n1-3 pm Modules 3 & 4 \nThis workshop is designed specifically for nonprofits\, so you and your team can learn to use Artificial Intelligence efficiently and also responsibly. It pairs instructor-led content (Ken Krugler of AI for Community) with hands-on lab exercises covering ChatGPT\, Claude and Gemini. Participants will also receive a post-training digital resource packet\, including prompt templates and reference materials. \nAudience: This hands-on workshop is for beginners. For instance\, rate your AI experience on a scale of 1 to 5\, with 1 being the least experienced and 5 the highest. This AI Essentials workshop is for the 1s and 2s\, and sometimes a 3. An In Depth workshop will be offered in 2027 for others with more experience \nOutline: \nIntro: What AI Actually Is (and Isn’t) \nAn accurate mental model of AI\, without the jargon. Why it’s more like a conversation than a command. \nPrompting: How to Have a Productive Conversation \nA practical prompting framework: role\, task\, constraints. How to iterate when the first response misses. \nAnalysis: Getting AI to Work on Your Actual Data \nFeed AI your real materials – grant apps\, surveys\, meeting transcripts – and get structured output back. \nIssues: The Things That Can Go Wrong \nHallucination\, sycophancy\, bias\, privacy\, cognitive decline. Covered practically\, not glossed over. \nAbout the Presenter:\nKen Krugler heads AI for Community as Director/President and lead instructor. Ken is a professional software developer\, startup founder\, open source enthusiast\, and a software trainer with over 15 years of experience teaching technical classes. He has a Bachelor of Science in EECS from MIT\, and previously worked at Apple on the original Macintosh\, started TransPac Software/Scale Unlimited\, founded a VC-backed code search startup\, and was on the board of the Bear Yuba Land Trust. \nThis training is offered by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/ai-essentials-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Foundation for Monterey County (Monterey Office)\, 2354 Garden Road\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar,Workshops (CNE Calendar)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
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SUMMARY:CFMC Offices Closed for Christmas Eve 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CFMC Monterey and Salinas offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve on Thursday\, December 24\, 2026.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfmc-offices-closed-for-christmas-eve-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events/Home,Main CFMC Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
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SUMMARY:CFMC Offices Closed for Christmas Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CFMC Monterey and Salinas offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Day on Friday\, December 25\, 2026.
URL:https://cfmco.org/event/cfmc-offices-closed-for-christmas-day-2026/
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