Thursday, October 17, 7-8:30 pm – Election Forum for Candidates for Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Director, Division 3 at New Monterey Hilltop Community Center, 871 Jessie St (Parking available on Divisidero Street). Hear the candidates views on water, an important issue to the peninsula and housing. The forum will be conducted by the League of Women Voters. Old Town is in this Division.
Saturday, October 19, 10:30-noon – Bocce! Fall is here and so is the annual OTNA bocce game! On Saturday, October 19 we will be playing bocce at the courts at Custom House Plaza. No experience is necessary; we welcome all playing levels. OTNA will provide equipment as well as soft drinks and light snacks. Bring your morning coffee and join us for a fun morning of fresh air, bocce and friendly conversation with your neighbors. You will find we mean it when we say no experience necessary. Easy rules will be explained, so just enjoy!
Saturday, October 19, 5-6:30; 6:30-8:00 – Trick or Treating and Movie on Colton Lawn – Enjoy early Halloween walk-through Trick or Treating on the Colton Lawn from 5-6:30, followed by the movie “Hotel Transylvania” on the Colton Lawn at 6:30. Bring chairs and/or blanket to sit on.
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 4-7 pm – Halloween on the Wharf & Costume Contest – Come to Old Fisherman’s Wharf in costume and trick or treat at participating merchants as you listen to spooky music DJ’d by Dave Marzetti and take photos with the Halloween décor. At 5 pm, register to participate in the costume contest in front of Rockfish Harbor Grill. At 7 pm, participants of the costume contest can be viewed on stage from seats in front of Rockfish Harbor Grill with cash prizes awarded by age categories of under 8, 9-21, 22 and older, and groups. Must be present to win. A few volunteers are needed to help with the costume contest. Email info@montereywharf.com if you can help. More information at www.montereywharf.com.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6-8 pm – Old Town’s Neighborhood Association’s Annual Member Appreciation Party at the Perry House. This beautiful home has decks overlooking the bay, and a welcoming lawn, carriage house, and fire pit for this catered event. Make new friends as you enjoy great food, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, free to members paid for 2024. We are now accepting reservations from paid members. RSVP to our social chairperson, Phyllis Bussey, at philbussey2@gmail.com. Let her know also if you are willing to help at check-in for a short 30-minute shift. Volunteering is a great way to meet your neighbors. This party is limited to 100 members, and fills up fast, so please RSVP as soon as possible. The Perry House is at 201 Van Buren Street, on the corner of Van Buren and Scott.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 9 am-3:00 pm – Rummage Sale to support The House of Four Winds and the Monterey Civic Club. Find great bargains and vintage treasures at this sale to benefit the historic adobe at 540 Calle Principal. Items are priced to sell!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas in the Adobes Dec 13-14 tickets are now on sale. Enjoy this uniquely Monterey Christmas tradition. Get the early bird discount by purchasing your tickets before October 31 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-the-adobes-2024-tickets-1039598606417?aff=oddtdtcreato.r
Monterey Bay Aquarium is FREE to Monterey County locals during the month of October. To reserve tickets, visit https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/visit/admission-tickets/locals .
October 1-31, 10-6 daily – Venture Gallery Featured Artists for October is William Eatmon. See his “Big Cats” original oil paintings. November’s featured artists will be Carole Klein and Old Town’s own Maria Poroy, in their joint exhibit, “Double Vision”. You can meet Maria on November 5 and 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. See how they combine rich blues and deep reds in their dramatic and abstract works.
The Presidio Museum of Monterey is open Saturdays and Sundays 10-4 pm – Learn the fascinating history of our Presidio, including the early indigenous settlers, the founding of the fort, the history during three wars, and the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. An interpretive walk with great views of the bay lead up to the Sloat Monument. You can take a short cut from Van Buren over the creek bridge to reach it from Old Town. Free.
Second Saturdays, 9-10 and 10:30-11:30 am- Tours of Ed Ricketts Pacific Biological Laboratory subject to availability. “Doc Ricketts” was featured prominently in John Steinbeck’s novels about Cannery Row, and the lab at 600 Cannery Row was the site where the idea of a Monterey Jazz festival was born. Tours are free, but limited in size. As waiting lists fill quickly, this item is listed as announcements so you can reserve in advance at this link: https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0. You are also welcome to drop by without a reservation to self-tour this historic site from 12-4 pm on the second Saturday.
Casa Serano, the historic adobe at 412 Pacific Street, is now open for free visits on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 pm. Docents can help you learn the interesting history of this adobe built in 1843, as you peruse the art and furnishings.
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. Photos of the July 13 picnic are now posted on the social page of the website.
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.
Gentrain Society is an organization for life-long learners. They generally meet the first and third Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 at the Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum #103. Lectures are free and open to the public (except $3.00 parking fee). Topics range from drama, history, and understanding civilizations and more. Courses are also offered, along with trips organized for special events. To see more information, visit gentrain.org.
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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 covers the calendar year in which paid. Your dues help support social events and technical costs of website, Zoom meetings, and newsletter. Members can be renters, owners or landlords of a property in Old Town. 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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