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
Sunday, March 12, 2023 1-3 pm – Cannery Row Days Launches at the Japanese American Citizens League Hall, 424 Adams St, Monterey (across from the Sports Center and Jacks Park). Three short lectures on Japantown, The Highs and Lows of Intertidal Investigation, and the Western Flyer Journey Continues, followed by activities, crafts and games for children with Miniature Tule boatmaking with Linda Yamane, sardine can label making, and a special marine edition of Loteria! Free. No RSVP.
Monday, March 13, 2023, 7 pm “The Return of the Western Flyer”, a presentation for the public 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, 9-noon Horticulture Faire and Plant Exchange at Friendly Plaza, City Hall, corner of Pacific and Jefferson.
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.
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.
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 2-4 pm “Through the Lens of Pat Hathaway” at Pacific Grove Art Center. Presentation by James Perry, Executive Director, Monterey County Historical Society. Free. Reserve at brickman@brickmanmarketing.com or 831-594-1500.
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
Saturday, April 15, 10:30 am Bocce by the Bay – Join neighbors from Old Town in this friendly game at the bocce courts off Custom House Plaza. We’ll bring some snacks and equipment. Just come for a lot of fun and camaraderie. Free. No RSVP needed.
Saturday, April 15, 10-4 pm Jo Mora Day – Free walking tours and driving guides to see art work by Jo Mora, famous muralist, cartographer, and sculptor whose work is on display at Casa Serrano, Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library, Doud House, Stanton Center and the Pacific House, as well as other locations on the peninsula. Stop by these locations for more information, sponsored by Monterey History and Art Association.
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.
COMMUNITY SURVEY The city requests your feedback in updating the General Plan (long range plan), in particular to comply with new state requirements to build 3654 new homes. Online at https://haveyoursaymonterey.org/monterey2031
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.
ANNOUNCEMENT 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.
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 |