Experience the Merienda – Monterey’s extravagant celebration of the founding of our city, will be held on Saturday, June 3 this year and is always a spectacular event, usually sold out without being advertised to the public. It is part pageant, part fiesta with mariachi music, dancers, and wonderful food. Gari SouléI and I are hosting a table of ten this year and have a few spots available we would like to use particularly for OTNA members who have never before attended. Note that the price went up to $100 per ticket this year if you are a member of the Monterey History and Art or want to reimburse me to sit at our table, since I am a member. It is normally $125. I’ve attached the flyer with all the scrumptious details. Please email oldtownneighborhood@gmail.com asap if you are interested in joining us. -Nancy Soule’
Thursday, March 30, 4-5 pm “The ‘We’ of Sea of Cortez: The Boat, the Crew, Steinbeck, Ricketts and Carol”, a zoom presentation by author and historian Susan Shillinglaw. Free but registration required at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/10403151
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 2-4 pm “Through the Lens of Pat Hathaway” at Pacific Grove Art Center. Presentation by James Perry, Executive Director, Monterey County Historical Society. Free. Reserve at brickman@brickmanmarketing.com or 831-594-1500.
Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 2023, 8-5 pm. Free CERT class. This class not only prepares you to help your family plan for emergencies, it teaches basic safety lessons and structure if you want to help the Community Emergency Response Teams when they help search for lost vulnerable adults and children, help set up firefighter rehabilitation centers, or help keep the public safe during emergencies, which frees up first responders to do their important work. Email training@montereycert.org to participate.
Saturday, April 8, 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 can be made at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0
Saturday, April 8, 2023, 1-2:30 – “Spring Fling” Dance Center Musical Theater performance in front of the Rockfish Harbor Grill. Free.
Sunday, April 9, 2023 1-7 pm – Visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy decorations on the wharf. Great photo ops. Vendors offer special Easter items.
Wednesday, April 12, 6 pm – Community Meeting on the Affordable Housing Project proposed by Mid-Pen Housing for Van Buren and Madison. Held at the Mid-Pen Senior Project, 669 Van Buren. This is your opportunity for an advance look at plans and to give valuable feedback in the early stages.
Saturday, April 15, 10:30 am Bocce by the Bay – Join neighbors from Old Town in this friendly game at the bocce courts off Custom House Plaza. We’ll bring some snacks and equipment. Just come for a lot of fun and camaraderie. Free. No RSVP needed.
Saturday, April 15, 2023 12-4 pm – Monterey Museum of Art Block Party. A free event for the family involving creating art at MMA Pacific Street. In addition, an evening dance party for adults over 21 costs $25 and helps raise funds for the museum.
Saturday, April 15, 10-4 pm Jo Mora Day – Free walking tours and driving guides to see art work by Jo Mora, famous muralist, cartographer, and sculptor whose work is on display at Casa Serrano, Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library, Doud House, Stanton Center and the Pacific House, as well as other locations on the peninsula. Stop by these locations for more information, sponsored by Monterey History and Art Association.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ELECTION RESULTS –
At our March 9 meeting the following officers and directors were elected:
President: Gari Soulé
Vice President: Corey Brunson
Treasurer: Mary Grove
Secretary: Nancy Soulé
April Harrison (NCIP)
Phyllis Bussey (Social)
Max Troyer (Webmaster)
No changes were made to committee chairs or liaisons.
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 |