Hartnell Foundation

Salinas Valley Ethnic Studies Conference
2026-02-28 08:00 - 16:30 UTC | King City Education Center, 117 N 2nd St, King City, 93930, United States
Sixth Annual
The SVES Conference is centered on promoting and developing academic civic engagement, advocacy, and service skills that will transform and sustain our communities through a critical and culturally responsive approach that values humanity, equity, and inclusion. Let’s grow and cultivate a community of practice across K-16 institutions and continue to build partnerships in the Salinas Valley. Together we can empower every student with a virtual understanding of their changing world and provide them with tools that enable them to realize their full potential.
Sexto Anual
La Conferencia SVES se centra en promover y desarrollar el compromiso cívico académico, la promoción y las habilidades de servicio que transformarán y sostendrán nuestras comunidades a través de un enfoque crítico y culturalmente receptivo que valore la humanidad, la equidad y la inclusión. Hagamos crecer y cultivemos una comunidad de práctica en instituciones K-16 y sigamos construyendo asociaciones en el Valle de Salinas. Juntos podemos capacitar a cada estudiante con una comprensión virtual de su mundo cambiante y brindarles herramientas que les permitan alcanzar su máximo potencial.

WELI Soirée
2026-03-07 13:30 - 16:00 | Hartnell College, 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Join us at this year’s WELI Soirée!
The Women’s Education & Leadership Institute Soirée will bring together business and community leaders to support the Women’s Education & Leadership Institute (WELI). Thank you for being part of this effort to promote the economic prosperity of women through higher education. This important event will fund the WELI endowment, ensuring this invaluable support remains available to the women of this community for generations to come.
Meet Our WELI Speakers

Dina Ruiz
WELI Emcee
Former Weeknight Anchor, KSBW-TV
Former Co-Host, Candid Camera

Caroline Chapin
WELI Building on a Legacy
Executive Vice President
Don Chapin Company, Inc.

Catherine Kobrinsky Evans
WELI Leadership for Introverts
Vice President
Salinas Regional Sports Authority

Amanda Bakker
WELI Lean In
Founder
Tatum’s Garden

Leinette Limtiaco
WELI Positivity
Vice President, Branch Operations Region 3
Wescom Credit Union

The Western Food Safety Conference
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 16:30 | Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main St, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States

THE Party at Hartnell College
2026-05-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Outside the Hartnell Library, 411 Central Ave, Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
At THE Party at Hartnell College, we’re celebrating how we GROW our students, our community, and future opportunities.
Join nearly 400 local leaders to savor a strolling lunch, sip on exceptional wines and specialty cocktails, and enjoy fantastic musical performances.
THE Party Schedule
2:00pm
Registration, Strolling Lunch
Beautiful Wines, Fantastic Cocktails
Musical Performance by The Flat Rock Boys
3:30pm
Leadership Award Presented to
Hartnell College Ag Steering Committee
4:30pm
Musical Performance by
Nashville Country Music Star – Mitch Rossell
6:00pm
Online Auction Closes
Mitch Rossell is a rising star whose electrifying performances and powerful songwriting have earned him the spotlight with Country legend Garth Brooks. With chart-topping hits, over 91 million streams, and a standout performance on America’s Got Talent, Mitch captivates every audience, from his unforgettable shows opening for Brooks’ 2022 stadium tour to his remarkable Grand Ole Opry debut. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Mitch brings his unique artistry and raw talent to THE Party!
The Online Auction is NOW OPEN!
BROWSE, BID, OR “BUY NOW HERE!
