Tuesday, September 5, 7 pm – City Council Meeting on Ordinance to Establish a Rental Inventory Ordinance in Monterey. The agenda, draft ordinance and related documents are posted at https://isearchmonterey.org. Comments can be emailed to cityclerk@monterey.org. The meeting can be attended in person or via Comcast Channel 25. Additionally, you may join at https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333. An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. If calling by phone, dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another. Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 #. If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #. To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute.
Thursday, September 7, 5:30-7:00 pm Public Outreach Meeting on the MHS Field Improvement Project to be held at Monterey High School sponsored by the Neighborhood and School Collaborative (NSC). Hear from the high school and district leadership regarding the project and how we might move forward for our students. You can bring your questions and ideas to the meeting or email them in advance to NSC.Monterey@gmail.com. Look for signs to the meeting room. You may also join via Zoom from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/92225244979?pwd=YlByWnhBSzltcjNHVU9aT2swR3ZtQT09 Use Password: 6476422.
Friday, September 8, 5:30 “Andrew Carnegie and his Legacy – LIVE!” presented by local actor Howard Burnham at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. Free and open to the public. The Pacific Grove Library was built through funding by Andrew Carnegie, as was the building at 425 Van Buren in Monterey (The Segal Building at MIIS). No RSVP needed.
Friday, Sept 8, 3-9 pm, Saturday, Sept 9, 10-9 pm, and Sunday, Sept 10, 10-6 pm.- 90th Festa Italia Celebration at Custom House Plaza. Enjoy Italian music, dancing by the Tarantala dancers, bocce tournament, great Italian food, and craft vendors at this colorful free festival. Friday’s dancing starts with the Money Band Friday evening from 6-9 pm. Don’t miss the Blessing of the Fleet and the Walk on the wharf on Saturday morning beginning at 10 am. This year there will also be a FREE cioppino cooking demonstration by award-winning chef Tene Shake Saturday at 1 pm in front of the Grotto/Foor Market Kokomos on the wharf. Free copies of the recipe will be available. Other entertainers include the Mike Marotta Band, Anna Marotta Halim, Anthony Lane Band and Pasquale Esposito. For a full schedule, visit festaitaliamonterey.org.
Saturday, September 9, 9 am, and 10:30 am -Free Tour of “Doc” Ricketts Pacific Biological Lab, 800 Cannery Row, by reservation only and subject to availability. Sign up for this one-hour tour at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0. Lab Open hours 12-4 pm.
Monday, September 11, 7-8 pm. – “The Path of History-Then and Now”, a presentationby Monterey Library and Museum Director Brian Edwards at Casa Serano, 412 Pacific Street, sponsored by Native Daughters of the Golden West. $10 suggested donation. RSVP to Wendy Brickman at 831-633-4444 or email at brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.
Saturday, September 16, 8 am-2pm – Annual Sandcastle Building contest at Carmel Beach between 10th and 12th Avenue. Building at 8 am; Judging at 12 noon. Free. The theme this year is “Time Travel Into the Future”. Everyone who would like to build a castle can enter the contest by coming to the registration booth across from 11th Avenue on the beach, and judges bestow awards for multiple categories, from the coveted Golden Shovel to the tongue-in cheek Sour Grapes. Because bribery (non-monetary) is encouraged, it’s not unusual to see platters of food, bottles of wine, chair massages and other indulgences being offered to the people in charge. For more information call Carmel Community Services at (831) 620-2020.
Tuesday, September 19, 6:30-8:30 $2 Tuesday Classic Films at the Stanton Center, Custom House Plaza. “The Lady Vanishes”, made in 1938, this mystery thriller film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave.
Tuesday, September 26, 6:30-8:00 pm. “The 39 Steps” at $2 Tuesday Movie Night at the Stanton Center, Custom House Plaza. This 1935 British spy thriller was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll.
Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 11 am – 5 pm. Monterey County Artist Studio Tours. A self-guided tour of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces. A catalog of artists and images of their work is available at artshabitat.org. A map can be found at bit.ly/mcast2023.
Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 11 am – 5 pm. Monterey County Artist Studio Tours. A second weekend of self-guided tours of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces. A catalog of artists and images of their work is available at artshabitat.org. A map can be found at bit.ly/mcast2023.
Wednesday, October 18, 7 pm Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting at MIIS McKone Building Conference Room, 499 Pierce Street. You may also participate on zoom (details to follow).
November 1, 2023 -Old Town Neighborhood Association Annual Member Appreciation Evening at the Perry House. Save the date for our annual fabulous party at the Perry House for members of Old Town Neighborhood Association. Enjoy an evening of great food, wine, beer and other beverages at this lovely historical home overlooking the harbor. If you are not a member yet, please see the bottom of this bulletin. More information to follow as event gets closer. Opening of reservations will be available later for paid members with announcement in a future bulletin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monterey History and Art New Exhibition – “Bounty of the Sea” at the Stanton Center
“Extraordinary Valor: The Lost History of the Buffalo Solders in Monterey” – new exhibit now open on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm at the Lower Presidio Museum. Free.
Monterey’s Free Trolley ends on Labor Day.
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 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 just $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 |