Monday, February 7, 2022, 6-7 pm MPUSD School Realignment Discussion. Two trustees of MPUSD will discuss the realignment of Monterey Vista and Walter Colton schools. This zoom meeting is hosted by our neighboring Monterey Vista Neighborhood, who has graciously included an invitation to Old Town residents. To obtain the zoom link, please email mvneighborhood@gmail.com. If you have questions, please submit them by Jan 25.
Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:30 pm–“Dr. Watson Recalls Sherlock Holmes”, a theatrical presentation written and performed by local actor Howard Burnham through MCTA. Dr. Watson comes to Pacific Grove’s Chataqua to memorialize the famous detective while on a national tour in 1900. Free, but donations are appreciated. Registrations required at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sf5OzqXETBej1wkKZh1sfgt:
Thursday, February 20, 4 pm.- “All Things Relative: Finding Family at the Library”. Get ideas on how to organize your genealogy treasures, from your family trees, documents, photos and random notes. Class is sponsored by the Monterey Library and will be online by zoom. It is free, but you need to register at: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/8805638
February 19, 2-4 pm – “A Local Treasure: Monterey County Historical Society” – at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove. Presentation on the historical highlights of the county through eight decades, the purchase of the Boronda adobe, and the acquisition of 80,000 photos from Pat Hathaway’s collection. Free refreshments, including Sicilian cookies from an historic recipe from Carmel Bakery, will be available after the presentation. RSVP to wendybrickman@gmail.com or 831-633-4444.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 7 pm.- Old Town Neighborhood Association Annual General Meeting via zoom. Election of board of directors for next one year term. If you are interested in serving on the board or a committee, please reply to this email. The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86806746588. The current candidates for one of the seven director positions for the next one-year term are, in alphabetical order: Corey Brunson, Phyllis Bussey, Amy Eitoku, Robert Grimes, April Harrison, Gari Soulé, and Nancy Soulé. Nominations are also accepted from the floor. The elected directors will then vote on the officers, committee chairs and liasons.
Saturday, March 12, 10 am. Monterey’s Tile Mural. Meet by the tile mural at the back of the Conference Center, corner of Pacific and Del Monte Avenues, to hear Michael Sovereign explain the historic scenes of Monterey depicted by artist Guillermo Granizo, who would have been 99 years old on March 11. Please wear a mask, as we will be in a close group, even though outside. No reservation required. Rain cancels event. Questions? Reply to this email.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fisherman’s Wharf “Heart to Heart” Valentines Contest- Submit a photo during February taken at the wharf showing a red heart held along with a four-line Valentine’s poem to info@montereywharf.com. The three winning poems will be read on David Marzetti’s “Sundays with Sinatra” radio program on KMBY 1240am/95.9FM. Include a one-sentence photo caption, your name, address, email and phone number, and indicate whether the photo can be used on the Wharf’s social media, along with photo credit (who took the photo and what it describes). The subject line of the email should state “Wharf Heart to Heart Photo and Poem Contest Entry”. Prizes up to $100 in Wharf Dollars. More details at montereywharf.com.
Stefani Esta Art Exhibit at MMA Old Town artist and sculptor Stafani Esta has a featured exhibit at Monterey Museum of Art at 559 Pacific Street through March 26, 2022. “Currents and FLUX” presents a range of media, styles and genres. Two of her sculptures are in the adjacent park.
Annual History Slam Accepting submissions. – The annual history slam will be held on May 7, and will feature presentation on local historical topics by citizens who speak for 10-15 minutes via zoom. For information or to submit a short description, contact Sean Briscoe at briscoe@monterey.org by April 1. Participants selected will be notified by April 7. There is also a Student History Slam, which will be on April 30 for middle and high school students. If you would like to participate in the Student History slam, contact Emily Gottlieb at emily@westernflyer.org. If you would like register for the History Slam or Student History Slam, please click on the links below.
Third Annual History Slam: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/8846198
Second Annual Student History Slam: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/8846210
History Slam 2021 Recording: https://youtu.be/PpBxJgSOtgA
Free Rapid Covid Testing – Free rapid covid testing may be done at Peets coffee in the Portola Hotel and Plaza, Tues-Sat 7 am to 4 pm (closed Sun/Mon), subject to availability.
The Pacific Grove Art Center has new art exhibits through February 24, as well as the work of local winners of the youth art contest, and historical photos of Monterey County. 568 Lighthouse, open Weds-Sat 12-5 pm; Sunday 12-4 pm.
Free Vaccine Clinic hosted by the Monterey Fire Department each Tuesday 4-7 pm at the Farmer’s Market on Alvarado Street. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J vaccines plus boosters are offered.
Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can contact Suzie Grimes at suziegrimes@juno.com with your ideas and to become part of this committee.
Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom. For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org. Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events. Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place!
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