Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10 am- “Kim Talks” – Meet at the Portola Hotel Lobby to hear updates with our District 1 City Council representative, Kr. Kim Barber, and express any concerns.
Tuesday, June 25, 2-4 pm- “Five Nights at Freddy’s”(PG-13), part of Tuesday Movie Afternoons at the Library. Enjoy free popcorn and movie in the Community Room of the Monterey Library. Free, but reserve at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12427770.
Thursday, June 27, 6:30-8:30 – “Steinbeck, Ricketts and the Western Flyer: The Intersection of Science and the Arts” at MIIS Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building 499 Pierce St/Jeferson. Free lecture including fascinating historical images by Susan Shillinglaw, a Steinbeck scholar, and Sherry Flumerfelt, Executive Director of the Western Flyer Foundation, followed by a free wine and cheese reception. Attendees can enter to win a drawing for a free tour of the docked Western Flyer. Free, but must RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steinbeck-ricketts-and-the-western-flyer-the-intersection-of-science-and-the-arts-tickets-914936849747?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, June 29, 11 am to 3 pm – Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade and Celebration down Alvarado Street to the Custom House Plaza where the celebration continues with food trucks, speakers, information booths, and performers.
Tuesday, July 2, 2-4 pm- “The Little Mermaid”, part of Tuesday Movie Afternoons at the Library. Enjoy free popcorn and movie in the Community Room of the Monterey Library. Free, but reserve at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12427771.
Thursday, July 4, 7:30 am-10:30 am–Annual Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast at Firestation #11, corner of Madison and Pacific Streets, benefiting MY Museum. Listen to music, meet the firefighters and enjoy a delicious breakfast of coffee, pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit and all the fixings for just $15. Advance paid reservations of your time slot are required and can be made at: https://mymuseum.org/july4/?utm_source=whatsupmonterey.com&utm_medium=referral.
Thursday, July 4, 10 am – Annual Independence Day Parade begins at Polk and Alvarado, continues down Alvarado, turns left at Del Monte and circles back on Calle Principal to Jefferson. The party continues on the lawn at Colton Hall with a Backyard Food Fest from 10:45-5 pm. Listen to music, purchase food, and enjoy free activities for the kids.
Saturday, July 4, 10 am- Tim Thomas Wharf Walk-“The History of Whaling on the Monterey Bay”. Free walk by maritime historian Tim Thomas begins on the wharf in front of the pink Harbor House store. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at 831-521-3304 or via email timsardine@yahoo.com. Tour is for ages 10-adult and limited to 15 people.
Thursday, July 4, 11:00-4:00 pm Living History Day at the Memory Garden behind the Pacific House on Custom House Plaza. Experience crafts and games from the late 19th century. Free.
Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day on Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the Red, White and Blue Photo Contest. Enjoy the festive red, white and blue decorations on the wharf and come dressed in your patriotic red, white and blue attire to take a photo for a chance to win Wharf Dollars. Take your picture in front of any Old Fisherman’s Wharf business or in front of the iconic Wharf sign at the head of the wharf and submit your photo to info@montereywharf.com by midnight July 4th to enter the drawing for wharf dollars. Use the subject line “Old Fisherman’s Wharf Red, White and Blue Photo Contest”. One entry per person. The three winning photos will be featured on the Wharf’s social media. More guidelines on montereywharaf.com. Prizes in wharf dollars of $100, $50, and $25 will be redeemable at any merchant on the wharf (includes restaurants). Winners will be announced by July 18.
Thursday, July 4, 1 pm – Monterey County Pops! Free live concert at Devendorf Park, Carmel on Ocean and Junipero Streets. At 1 pm hear the Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir. At 2 pm the concert by Monterey County Pops! Begins.
Friday, July 5, 2024, 7-9 – New Gallery Openings and Tiny Treasures Art Show Fundraiser in support of the non-profit Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. Enjoy music by Glenn Leon-Guerrero while viewing the new exhibits: Pacific Grove Studio Artist’s work in the Gill Gallery, Azadeh R Nikou’s exhibit “Pardis” (colorful vignettes inspired by the Hawaiian Islands and Monterey Bay) in the Dyke Gallery; Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association’s Signature Member Show “Serendipity” in the Annand Gallery (to be judged and awards given at opening reception); and the Tiny Treasures Annual Miniature Show Fundraiser with over 100 pieces of donated art in all media, to be awarded through the sale of raffle tickets available to purchase at the opening reception July 5. Free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Art will be on exhibit through August 29, 2024. If you can volunteer to help with opening reception, email generalinfopgac@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 6, 10 am- Tim Thomas Wharf Walk-“The History of Whaling on the Monterey Bay”. Free walk by maritime historian Tim Thomas begins on the wharf in front of the pink Harbor House store. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at 831-521-3304 or via email timsardine@yahoo.com. Tour is for ages 10-adult and limited to 15 people.
Tuesday, July 9, 2-4 pm- “Spiderman”, part of Tuesday Movie Afternoons at the Library. Enjoy free popcorn and movie in the Community Room of the Monterey Library. Free, but reserve at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12427772.
Saturday, July 13, 1 pm – Annual Old Town Neighborhood Picnic in the Park. Come celebrate summer at the Group 1 picnic site at Veteran’s Park overlooking our beautiful bay. Fun for the whole family, including friendly dogs on leash. Bocce, Corn Hole, ladder ball and Jumbo Jenga will be available for play as you meet new friends. Bring a friend or neighbor. No RSVP but respond to this email if you have questions. Free for all residents. Please park along Veterans Drive or by basketball courts, not in campsites.
Tuesday, July 16, 2-4 pm- “The Super Mario Bros Movie’’, part of Tuesday Movie Afternoons at the Library. Enjoy free popcorn and movie in the Community Room of the Monterey Library. Free, but reserve at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12427773.
Friday, July 19, 5-6 pm – “Before They Vanish: The Golden Triangle of Laos and Thailand”, a presentation by explorer and author James Michael Dorsey, part of his series on vanishing cultures, to be held at the Community Room of the Monterey Public Library. Free, but reservations are required at: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12520958.
Tuesday, July 23, 2-4 pm- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem”, part of Tuesday Movie Afternoons at the Library. Enjoy free popcorn and movie in the Community Room of the Monterey Library. Free, but reserve at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12427774.
Tuesday, July 30, 2-4 pm- “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”(PG-13)part of Tuesday Movie Afternoons at the Library. Enjoy free popcorn and movie in the Community Room of the Monterey Library. Free, but reserve at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/12427775.
Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 PM – Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting in the Community Room of the McKone Building, 499 Pierce Street at Jefferson. We will have Brian Edwards, Library and Museums Director for the City of Monterey, as our guest speaker. All residents of Old Town are encouraged to attend. We will also be discussing the upcoming candidate’s forum and get a report from our committees and liaisons. Join in person or Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/96645677268?pwd=wJKuSpzsTueSlJcx1ZReFbncC69ygY.1
Password: 992035
Monday, August 12, 2024, 6:00-8 pm- Community Meeting Regarding Fire Insurance and Community Wildfire Protection Plan at the Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post 41, Veteran’s Boulevard off Jefferson and High Streets. This presentation was arranged by Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association who has generously invited our neighborhood to attend. There will be presentations by Lisa Alameda of the Community Emergency Response Team, Fire Insurance presented by Jeannie Ferrara, a FireWise Presentation, and a presentation on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan by Captain JD Sheldon of Monterey Fire Department. After the meeting, guests are invited to purchase drinks and relax at the Legion Bar.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NCIP Representatives for Old Town – On June 18, the City Council appointed Susan Ricketson as our primary representative, and Rosemary Robert as our alternate on the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee. Earlier in the month, the undergrounding proposal submitted by Old Town was merged with two other undergrounding proposals, and the revised proposal received widespread support at the voting night meeting (2nd highest proposed program, after fuel reduction). This revised proposal includes the hiring of a staff person dedicated to undergrounding, the formation of a citywide underground advisory commission to help develop an undergrounding master plan for the city (ie prioritizing escape routes), and for funds to ensure completion of the Fremont Street project (for which the city has $4.7 million award from PGE if project is completed by 2033).
The MST Trolley is open again daily, 10-6 pm.
Venture Gallery Featured July Artist Dorothy Stonely’s “A Painted Symphony” collection will be featured at the gallery the month of July at 260 Alvarado. Open 10-6 daily.
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.
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.
Corral of Westerners – Local group of western history buffs meets at St. Timothy’s fellowship basement room, 52 Soledad in Monterey on the second Monday each month to hear a speaker on topics of history in the west, with emphasis on our local area. $2.00/meeting (annual dues $20). Refreshments served.
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 helps 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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