There is lots going on around Old Town, shown below. Got ideas for finding new residents? See announcement below.
Thursday, January 26, 4 pm. – Monterey’s Mysteries with Tim Thomas– Zoom presentation through MPL via Zoom. Free, but register at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/9925578.
Thursday, January 26, 6 pm- Presentation by Peter Hiller, author of “The Life and Times of Jo Mora” at the Stanton Center. Free presentation, but reserve at https://tixr.com/e/57651.
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1-2:30 “Where Photography’s Past Meets It’s Future”, at Pacific Grove Art Center Gill Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove. Free. Refreshments.
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2:30 “Bella Italia”, A free Discussion with Ernie Luppi on creative photography from Italy. PG Art Center, Annand Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 7 pm – Monterey City Council Meeting – New Wireless Ordinance. New Wireless Ordinance Proposal is unveiled. Join the meeting at city council chambers, view on Comcast Channel 25, by zoom or phone 833-568-8864. Letters can be mailed to cityclerk@monterey.org. Agenda is posted on Friday, February 3 at Monterey.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2023 6 pm – “Why California Has a Housing Crisis and What Can Be Done” by AIA. $25 for public; Email executivedirector@aiamontereybay.org for tickets and info.
Friday, February 10, 2023 – Deadline for Neighborhood Improvement Projects. See below.
Saturday, February 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 at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 – Noon to 5 pm Valentines Day on the Wharf – Enjoy a free candy from the cupid near Candy World, plus enjoy Valentines décor on the wharf. Enter “For the Love of the Sea” Valentine’s Poetry Contest! Details under announcements.
Friday, February 17, 2023, 5-6 pm. “Before They Vanish”-part 2 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/10142984.
Saturday, February 25, March 4 and March 11 2023, 8:30-4:30 Monterey CERT Training New CERT class offered over three Saturdays. Email training@montereycert.org.
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 4-7 pm. “Chocolate and Wine” Fundraiser for the Monterey Public Library at MPL, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. Early bird tickets up until February 1 are $60; $75 after February 1. Enjoy chocolate, wine, beer, and savories. For tickets, visit investinmpl.org.
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 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 by Zoom. Details to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
UNDERGROUNDING SURVEY – If you haven’t yet, please go to montereyundergrounding.net and complete this important survey.
Wharf Valentines Poetry Contest: Enter an original four-line (maximum) poem that incorporates the sea life theme and send to info@montereywharf.com prior to February 28, 2023. Include your name, address, email and phone, plus indicate whether the poem can be used on the Wharf’s social media. The email subject line must read: “Wharf Valentines Poetry Contest Entry”. Three winners will be read on KMBY 1240 AM/95.9 FM. 1st Place wins $100 in Wharf Dollars; 2nd place $50 in Wharf Dollars; 3rd place $25 in Wharf Dollars to be redeemed at any Wharf merchant.
Old Town Neighborhood Improvement Projects – If you have ideas for projects, submit them by the February 10 deadline on this form: https://files.monterey.org/Document%20Center/Public%20Works/Engineering/NCIP/NCIP%20Nomination%20Form_TEMPLATE_2023-24_FINAL.pdf.
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.
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 You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net
| 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 |