REMINDER: The Old Town Neighborhood Association meeting is TONIGHT
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7 pm-8:30 – Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting at the McKone Building of MIIS, 499 Pierce Street. Old Town resident Bill Leone will present information on the Neighborhood Watch program, plus we will hear updates from committees, discuss NCIP proposals, and how to involve the city in making safe evacuation routes, fire safety, and preventing power outages. In addition, if you are interested in serving on the board or on a committee, please let us know. We will hold elections for our seven directors in March. Please note that as of January 1, 2024, all memberships will remain at $20 per household and be for the calendar year, although residents can pay in advance. Residents can view and participate in the meeting on Zoom at https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/95304056025?pwd=bGpnU21nUnhPUlVTTVNhVVZ1VjB2dz09
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Saturday, January 13, 2024, 9 and 10:30 am – Free Tour of the Pacific Biological Laboratory, 800 Cannery Row. The lab played a pivotal role in the life and work of marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, his friendship and collaboration with author John Steinbeck, their circle of friends, and the PBL Members who bought the Lab in the mid-1950’s and founded the Monterey Jazz Festival. The tours are docent lead and last one hour. Free, but donations are appreciated. Tours are subject to space available, and requires registration at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/11543228.
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 7-9:30 Community Hootenanny at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. Bring your musical instruments and voices to join in this 20th year of community gatherings to celebrate song. Free, but donations are appreciated. More information here: https://pgartcenter.org/Events/Coming-Events.php.
Friday, January 19, 5:30-6:30 – “Before They Vanish: Ethiopia’s Omo Valley” by explorer and award-winning author James Michael Dorsey, at the Community Room of the Monterey Public Library. Hear the untold stories of one of rural Africa’s most isolated regions, with tribes that had no connections to the outside. Free, but registration required at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/11516110.
Friday, February 2, 2024- First Friday at the Monterey Museum of Art. Enjoy free after-hours access to the museum for an evening of art, music, and community.
Saturday, February 3, 2024 2-4 pm – Reception for Sachiko Yokota’s new exhibit “Enso (circular form) Zen” at Venture Gallery, Portola Hotel. Free reception to view the artist’s ceramics and other household art items that express minimalism of Japanese aesthetics. Exhibition through February 29, 10-6 pm.
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 4-7 pm – “Chocolate and Wine” fundraiser benefiting the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street. Early bird pricing of $60 until February 1. Silent auction, wonderful food, and wines make this 19th annual fundraiser an event not to be missed! For more information and to make reservations, visit https://www.investinmpl.org/event/19th-annual-chocolate-wine.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE ADMISSION to the ATT PEBBLE BEACH PRO AM WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER. Volunteers are needed for the ATT Pebble Beach Pro Am Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4th, 2024. Get free admission to the event and help support First Night Monterey by volunteering to help at the hospitality tent on the Pebble Beach links course 15th hole. Many shifts available. Find more information and form to volunteer at: https://www.firstnightmonterey.org/Volunteers/index.php.
Monterey’s Rental Registry Opens. Effective January 1, 2024, owners of rental property in Monterey must register their rental unit on the city’s new Rental Inventory Portal prior to March 1. If an owner owns and manages three or less rental units in Monterey, an exemption may be requested, but filing for the exemption must also be done by March 1. More information and the form to register can be found at https://monterey.org/residents/neighborhoods___housing/rental_inventory.php.
Monterey’s City Engagement Survey – Help the city assess various programs by taking their survey at: https://monterey.org/engage.
“Extraordinary Valor: The Lost History of the Buffalo Solders in Monterey” – new exhibit open on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm at the Lower Presidio Museum. Free.
UNDERGROUNDING SURVEY – If you haven’t yet, please go to montereyundergrounding.net and complete an important survey. Also, let them know if you want to be part of this committee.
Old Town Neighborhood Association’s website is 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.
COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CLUBS
Are you interested in finding others with your interests? Below are some of the other local organizations that welcome new members:
American Association of University Women – This national organization promotes equity for women in the workplace and in education. In addition to supporting education through scholarships, they have book clubs, social events, monthly speakers, a Romancing the Coast monthly adventure, a hiking/walking group, and other interesting events. See http://mpb-ca.aauw.net for more information.
Monterey Civic Club – Founded in 1906, the club owns and meets monthly at the House of the Four Winds, located at 540 Calle Principal. This beautiful and historic adobe is believed to be the oldest women’s clubhouse in continuous use in the United States. Members meet the first Tuesday of each month for lunch and a social program ($20), often with a speaker of importance to members. Contact (831) 747-1072 for more information.
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| Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are just $20 for two adults in your 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! All residents living above Pacific St between the creek near Madison and the Presidio/DLI are eligible. Checks to OTNA can be mailed, along with your names, address, phone and email to our address below. Old Town Neighborhood Association P O Box 724, Monterey, CA 93942 |
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