Thursday, July 11, 4 pm. – The Historic Preservation Commission review of 581 Scott Street addition. Have you wondered about the orange mesh upon poles behind the beautiful historic home on Scott Street? The historic preservation commission will review the design and welcomes public comments at their meeting this afternoon in the City Council Chambers.
Saturday, July 13, 10 am. – Kim Talks at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Reach out to our city council representative, Dr. Kim Barber, with your concerns and suggestions.
Saturday, July 13, 2-4 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. Old Town Neighborhood Association will provide Subway mini sandwiches, chips and soft drinks, plus plates. Feel free to bring a hand-held sweet or savory snack item to share, but this is not required. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Also feel free to bring acoustic musical instruments to play (no electric guitars please). Please park along Veterans Drive or by basketball courts, not in campsites. No RSVP but respond to this email if you have questions. Free for all Old Town residents, regardless of membership.
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.
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 4-7pm – Venture Gallery 35th Anniversary Celebration. All are invited for this anniversary celebration at the gallery, 260 Alvarado Mall, Monterey, by the Portola Hotel. Mayor Tyller Williamson will be among the honored guests. RSVP to dstonely@sbcglobal.net.
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
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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
Passing of Colleen Sullivan – Many remember Colleen Sullivan who lived high on Johnson Street and played a major part, taught locally in Monterey, and with her friend and companion, Mary Ann Finocchi, was active in the Old Town Neighborhood Association for many years. They both worked to get the canine police dogs for Monterey.
Passing of Marianne Tatum – It is with sadness that we also announce the passing of Marianne Tatum, a long-time resident of Franklin Street, and sister-in-law to Suzie Grimes. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery.
Tours of Ed Ricketts Pacific Biological Laboratory are given the second Saturday of each month, from 10:30-11:30, subject to availability. “Doc Ricketts” was featured prominently in John Steinbeck’s novels about Cannery Row, and the lab at 600 Cannery Row was the site where the idea of a Monterey Jazz festival was born. Tours are free, but limited in size. As July has a waiting list only, this item is listed as announcements so you can reserve in advance at this link: https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0.
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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