Friday, May 5, 2023, 10-2 pm Meet the Artist Maria Poroy at Venture Gallery, Portola Hotel, 260 Alvarado Street. Old Town’s own Maria Poroy will display and discuss her vividly colored art as May’s featured artist. Come visit her on May 5 and May 20. Her art is on display May 1-31.
Saturday, May 6, 8 am-5 pm and Sunday 10-5- Pacific Grove’s “Good Old Days” begins with an 8 am pancake breakfast at Jewell Park and parade on Pine Street at 10 am on Saturday, with fun, live music on five stages, food, and craft booths throughout both days on Lighthouse Avenue. The festival is free, but carnival rides and petting zoo requires fee.
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10-12 – Wharf Walk with Maritime Historian Tim Thomas. – Learn about the history of the fishing industry and wharf on this free tour for ages 10-adult only. Meets in front of the Harbor House store. Advance reservations are required as space is limited. Call Tim Thomas at 831-521-3304 or email timsardine@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 6, 3-7 pm. Dance Center’s Musical Theater Performance in front of Rockfish Harbor Grill at Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Free.
Monday, May 8, 4-9 – Stokes Adobe Fundraiser – Eat at the Stokes Adobe Restaurant and a portion of your bill will go to the Monterey Public Library.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7 pm – Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting with featured speaker Officer Leniart of the Monterey Police Department. In addition to updates from our local committees and projects, hear an update from the police on local issues and concerns, and bring any questions you may have. Meet at the Community Room of the McKone Building, MIIS, 499 Pierce Street/corner of Jefferson. All Old Town residents are welcome, regardless of membership. Come in person or join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/95304056025?pwd=bGpnU21nUnhPUlVTTVNhVVZ1VjB2dz09
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Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day on the Wharf- Enjoy Mother’s Day decorations and photo opportunities on the wharf. Vendors offer specials for Mother’s Day.
Monday, May 29, 2023, 1 pm. Monterey County Pops! Annual Memorial Day Concert on Monterey City Hall lawn begins at 1 pm with the Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir. At 2 pm Monterey County Pops! Orchestra plays. Free!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MERIENDA – We have filled the Old Town table for the Merienda fiesta on June 3. You may purchase tickets ($125) directly at https://montereyhistory.org, subject to availability.
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 |