REMINDER: Tomorrow is our big social event for Old Town Neighborhood Association. Reservations for our Member Appreciation party at the Perry House November 2 are FULL! A waiting list has been formed, so if you find you can no longer attend, please email philbussey2@gmail.com so another can take your place. Although it looks like we will have clear weather in the evening, the party will occur rain or shine. Umbrellas may be stored on the porch. More details below, as well as other events coming up.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30-7:30–Membership Appreciation Evening at the Perry House. Enjoy great food, wine, beer and other beverages at the beautiful historic Perry House Event Center, 201 Van Buren Street, overlooking the bay. This is a free celebration for adult paid members of Old Town Neighborhood Association, with wonderful food catered by Events by Classic. This popular event is now full, but a waiting list has formed so RSVP to Phyllis Bussey at philbussey2@gmail.com ASAP. Please use RSVP in your subject line, and be sure to give the names of adult members, your address, email, and phone. Reservations are subject to availability on our waiting list, and member guests are charged $5.00 per person. If you want to join or renew your membership, see details at the bottom of this bulletin. Dues paid now will be valid through 2023. Vaccine verification is not required, and we will have access to the house interiors as well as the carriage house. Let Phyllis know if you can volunteer at check-in for a 30 minute shift.
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10 am to 12 noon. Free Wharf Walk with Maritime Historian Tim Thomas sponsored by Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association. Tim will provide a cultural history walking tour of the Monterey Wharf and the surrounding neighborhood. Tour is limited to 15 people, and is for ages 10-adult only. Reservations can be made by calling Tim Thomas at 831-521-3304 or via email at timsarding@yahoo.com.
Saturday, November 5, 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, November 6, 10 am -6 pm- Monterey Outdoor Market at Custom House Plaza.
Saturday, November 12, 2022- Robert Louis Stevenson Unbirthday Celebration in the Community Room, Monterey Public Library.
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 6 am-12 noon – Monterey Bay Half Marathon. Finish Line near Custom House.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monterey County Official Ballot Box at the Library Voters may drop their official sealed ballot in front of the Monterey Public Library at 625 Pacific Street anytime through election day, November 8. 2022.
Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open November 25 to January 1.
View Video of Monterey Candidates Forum on the news tab of oldtownmonterey.org. Click on arrow in the center of the graphic flyer .
Casa Serano is open Saturday and Sundays from 2-4 pm. Free admission and talk by docents. No RSVP necessary.
Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalk-less parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement. Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket! Read the full announcement here.
Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.
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.
Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net.
Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom. For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org. Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events. Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place!
| Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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. Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA 93942 |