Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 7 pm Planning Commission Meeting to consider Objective Design Standards for the Downtown and Lighthouse Specific Plans. Monterey City Council Chambers, 580 Pacific Street. Join the meeting at city council chambers, view on Comcast Channel 25, by zoom or by phone. Letters can be mailed to cityclerk@monterey.org. The agenda and instructions for participating can be found at https://isearchmonterey.org/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=5571&doctype=1
Thursday, March 2 2023, 7 pm – Monterey City Council Meeting – New Wireless Ordinance. New Wireless Ordinance Proposal is being considered for final adoption, deferred from February 21. Join the meeting at city council chambers, view on Comcast Channel 25, by zoom or by phone. Letters can be mailed to cityclerk@monterey.org. The agenda and instructions for participating can be found at https://isearchmonterey.org/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/Council_Adjourned_Meeting_5672_Agenda_Packet_3_2_2023_7_00_00_PM.pdf?meetingId=5672&documentType=AgendaPacket&itemId=0&publishId=0&isSection=false
After a year-long study by a wireless sub-committee of citizens and members of the planning commission, their recommendation to include the language that where wireless facilities are built, “A 100-foot setback from schools and residences must be required and any relief granted from showing effective prohibition must be the least intrusive.” was omitted by City Council, subject to this final hearing. The subcommittee believes this additional sentence is important to strengthen the current wording in the council proposal, as it addresses proximity to homes, if the restriction against building cell facilities in a residential neighborhood is overturned by courts through appeal by wireless providers. Old Town Neighborhood Association president Gari Soulé also supports having this sentence in the ordinance, as without it, there would be NO setbacks to residences and schools if the court should later rule against restriction by residential zoning. The issue is expected to be decided at this meeting, so if you have an opinion, now is the time to make yourself heard.
Friday, March 3, 2023, 7-9 pm – Opening Reception of New Art Exhibits at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. Enjoy music by Glenn Leon-Guerrero while browsing new exhibits in all five galleries. In addition to the Monterey County Historical Society’s new exhibit “Through the Lens of Pat Hathaway”, art by Caylah Jean Leas, Tracy Niewenhous, Leo Neufeld, and Big Sur Charter Schools will also be exhibited from March 3 to April 27. The reception is free, but donations are appreciated. More information at pgartcenter.org.
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 5:30-6:30 -“William Tecumseh Sherman”, a Zoom presentation by local actor Howard Burnham, sponsored by MCTA. The famous civil war general lived in Monterey in 1847 as a lieutenant in charge of constructing a fort on the site of today’s Presidio of Monterey. Free, but donations are appreciated, and registration is required at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uh-LidcyRq6MkBYBZDfMiw.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 7 pm- Old Town Annual General Meeting: Speaker Kim Barber– Hear from our District One City Councilwoman and let her know your ideas at our Old Town Neighborhood Association annual meeting where elections will also be held. If you are interested in serving on our board or a committee for the next one-year term, please let us know by replying to this email. Meet at MIIS McCone Building Conference Room, 499 Pierce Street or join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/98934808002?pwd=UkZGK1cxVWF6UlFUVWJqcGw4UENtQT09
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Saturday, March 11, 2023 -9 am and 10:30 am – Free Tours of the Pacific Biological Laboratory, 800 Cannery Row. Lab docents share the role this lab played in the life of marine biologist Ed Ricketts and his friendship with author John Steinbeck, their circle of friends, and the PBL Members who bought the lab and founded the Monterey Jazz Festival. Free tours last one hour with advance reservations required. Donations are gratefully accepted. Reservations can be made at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0
Monday, March 13, 2023, 7 pm “The Return of the Western Flyer”, a presentation for the public by Sherry Flumerfelt , sponsored by the Native Daughters of the Golden West, at Casa Serano, 412 Pacific Street. Sherry discusses the refurbishment and return to Monterey of the fishing vessel made famous by Doc Ricketts and John Steinbeck in his “Log from the Sea of Cortez“. Refreshments will be served. $10 donation requested. RSVP to Wendy Brickman at 831-633-4444 or brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.
Friday, March 17, 2023, 5-6 pm. “Before They Vanish”-part 3 Explorer and author James Dorsey at Monterey Public Library Community Room shows unique cultures he has visited. Reserve this free lecture at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event
Friday, March 17,2023 – 10 am to 9:30 pm Luck of the Irish Calamari and Cocktail Crawl on the Wharf. Enjoy the Irish St. Patrick’s decorations for photo ops. Hear bagpipes from 6 to 7 pm on the wharf and visiting the restaurants. Get your green on!
Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 2023, 11 am to 5 pm – Whalefest 2023. A wonderful free event for the family! See fascinating exhibits and attend world-class lectures on marine life. Many volunteer opportunities to help in this endeavor can be found by emailing maryalicefettis@gmail.com. Find out the speaker schedule here: https://whalefest.org/symposium. Kids can make scrimshaw carvings, learn gyotaku, step inside an inflatable whale, (Sunday only) and watch abalone races in front of Rockfish Grill, see boats and interesting exhibits along the wharf. Live music and fun for the whole family.
March 18 Plant swap in front of Colton Hall (per Loma)
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 3:30 pm- US Navy Band in Concert. The Navy Band Sea Chanters are the US Navy’s official chorus. See them in concert on their national tour at the Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza. Call 831-646-3760 or visit Monterey.org/navyband for FREE tickets. General seating is open to the first 1000 guests with tickets. Fun for all ages.
Thursday, March 23, 4-5 pm. “Monterey’s Magical History Tour” with historian Tim Thomas. Learn about another fascinating part of Monterey history on this Zoom program sponsored by the Monterey Public Library. Free, but registration required at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/10348765.
Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 2023, 8-5 pm. Free CERT class. This class not only prepares you to help your family plan for emergencies, it teaches basic safety lessons and structure if you want to help the Community Emergency Response Teams when they help search for lost vulnerable adults and children, help set up firefighter rehabilitation centers, or help keep the public safe during emergencies, which frees up first responders to do their important work. Email training@montereycert.org to participate.
Saturday, April 8, 2023 -9 am and 10:30 am – Free Tours of the Pacific Biological Laboratory, 800 Cannery Row. Lab docents share the role this lab played in the life of marine biologist Ed Ricketts and his friendship with author John Steinbeck, their circle of friends, and the PBL Members who bought the lab and founded the Monterey Jazz Festival. Free tours last one hour with advance reservations required. Donations are gratefully accepted. Reservations can be made at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL NEED: If you have ideas for our membership recruiter on how to find new residents in Old Town, please contact Elaine Giampietro, at dearylane@yahoo.com.
UNDERGROUNDING SURVEY – If you haven’t yet, please go to montereyundergrounding.net and complete this important survey. Also, let them know if you want to be part of this committee.
Wharf Valentines Poetry Contest: Enter an original four-line (maximum) poem that incorporates the sea life theme and send to info@montereywharf.com prior to February 28, 2023. Include your name, address, email and phone, plus indicate whether the poem can be used on the Wharf’s social media. The email subject line must read: “Wharf Valentines Poetry Contest Entry”. Three winners will be read on KMBY 1240 AM/95.9 FM. 1st Place wins $100 in Wharf Dollars; 2nd place $50 in Wharf Dollars; 3rd place $25 in Wharf Dollars to be redeemed at any Wharf merchant.
Potholes from the Storm? The city has asked those who find potholes from the storm to email the general location/any landmark to suggest@monterey.org.
Old Town Neighborhood Association’s website is now LIVE! Visit oldtownmonterey.org for the latest on events, issues, and to find the Historic Homes self-guided walk featuring historic homes in our Old Town neighborhood.
| Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household which helps support social events and technical costs of website, Zoom meetings, and newsletter. Learn how to become a member on our website! If you have any questions, contact us! This information is being shared as a service by Old Town Neighborhood Association. Information is presumed accurate, but is not guaranteed, and always subject to change. Visit our website at oldtownmonterey.org. Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA 93942 |