Concerned about home insurance costs and availability? Learn valuable information at the Monday community meeting. Details below.
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 Fire Wise 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. Please pass on flyer attached to others that may be interested.
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CAR WEEK FREE EVENTS
For more complete information and information on ticketed events, visit https://whatsupmonterey.com/events/monterey-car-week/monterey-car-week or https://pebblebeachconcours.net/event-calendar/.
Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 18 – “Cars, Cocktails and Calamari on Old Fisherman’s Wharf”– Car themed cocktails and calamari dishes can be purchased on the wharf August 9-18, in celebration of car week. Classic cars will be on display at Sotheby’s Auction at the Custom House Plaza from August 14-17. Take a photo of your favorite car and send the photo by August 18 with three sentences on why it is special to you (one entry per person) to info@montereywharf.com with the subject line “Car Contest on Old Fisherman’s Wharf” to be eligible to win up to $100 in wharf dollars. More info at montereywharf.com.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 10-4pm- Concours for a Cause- between Mission and 6th around Devendorf Park, Carmel-by-the-Sea. The public is invited to judge the vintage British cars and other European beauties while enjoying Beatles music and art by local artists. Fish & Chips for purchase complete the British vibe. Free and open to the public. Vote for your favorites. More info at https://concoursforacause.com.
Wednesday, August 14- Thursday, August 15, 10-4; Friday, August 16, 10-4pm – Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction Preview Days at Quail Lodge and Golf Club, West Field, 8000 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel. View collector motorcars. Preview days are believed to be free. Auction begins August 16 at 11 am.
Wednesday, August 14, noon to 5 pm- The Little Car Show – on Lighthouse Avenuein downtown Pacific Grove. The show features more than 100 small vehicles 25 years and older from all over the world. Free.
Wednesday, August 14, 3 pm – Estimated Arrival of the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic at Casa Palmero, 1700 17-Mile Drive. Catch a glimpse as the classic beauties drive to Pebble Beach from Highway One after completing the 10-day, 1500 mile trek from Kirkland Washington down the coast, or cheer them as they arrive at Casa Palmero, in Pebble Beach.
Thursday, August 15, 7-12:00 noon- Tour d’Elegance – Catch a glimpse of beautiful, classic automobiles as they head from Pebble Beach, down 17-Mile Drive to Highway 1 on down to Big Sur and back, often with their owners in period costume! Cars line up on Portola Road in Pebble Beach. Tour departs at 9:30 and returns to Pebble Beach at 12 pm.
Friday, August 16, noon – 5 pm – Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally – 12 to 4 pm, view classic cars on Lighthouse Avenue at Forest St. Awards for best in categories is at 4 pm. Rally drive launches at 5 pm with return of cars at 6 pm. Free.
Saturday, August 17, 8 am-1:30 pm – Concours d’Lemons – at Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside. Spectators are free to view the rust buckets, misfits, ugly and truly awful of the automotive world. As cars are judged on worst in class, it is well-known and encouraged to offer bribes.
Saturday, August 17, 10 am – noon – Calamari/Squid Themed Wharf Walk led by maritime historian Tim Thomas. Meet at the head of Old Fisherman’s Wharf by the pink Harbor House store. Free, but advance reservations are required and tour is limited. Must RSVP to timsardine@yahoo.com or at 831-521-3304. Ages 10 and up.
Saturday, August 17, 1-6 pm – Exotics on Broadway – The focus is on super, hyper and exotic cars on Broadway Avenue in Seaside between Del Monte and Fremont Street. Free and open to the public. Free parking on Eucalyptus Road off General Jim Moore Blvd. Shuttles 2-7 pm to get you to Broadway.
END OF FREE CAR WEEK EVENTS
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 6 pm – Election Forum for Mayoral, and District 3 and 4 City Council Candidates – to be held at Bayview Academy, 222 Casa Verde Way, Monterey. Open to the public.
In addition, the city will be scheduling a public presentation of the City Charter amendments, timing details not known at this time. Check https://monterey.gov/city_hall/city_clerk/elections.php for more information on the city meeting, elections and candidates. See other forums below.
Thursday, August 29- Sunday, September 2 12 pm. Monterey County Fair – Thursday is FREE for seniors over 62, veterans, and active military. Children 6-12 FREE on August 30. Early bird admission to August 28: Adults 13-61 $12; Seniors 62+ $10, Children 6-12 $6; 5 and under free. Rodeo and ride passes sold separately. Get tickets and more info at www.montereycountyfair.com.
Friday, September 6-Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Festa Italia – at the Custom House Plaza. Enjoy this free festival and purchase delicious food and gifts from vendors. Friday, 3-9 pm – Festival opens with food, wine, beer and vendors. Dance under the stars with the All Star Band 6-9 pm in the plaza. Saturday 10-9 pm, with 10 am mass at the cathedral followed by 11:30 opening ceremonies and Procession to Old Fisherman’s Wharf for the traditional Blessing of the Fishing Fleet. 1-1:20 Fisherman’s Wharf Calamari Cooking Demonstration by Chef Tene Shake at Kokomo’s/Grotto Fish Market. Music all day and 6:30-9 pm dancing under the stars with the Money Band. Sunday noon-6 pm with music, vendors and food all day. Bocce tournament Saturday and Sunday at the custom house courts. For full description of the events and music performances, visit festaitaliamonterey.org.
Monday, September 23, 2024, 6:30 pm – Election Forum for Mayoral, and District 3 and 4 City Council Candidates – to be held at Living Hope Church of the Nazarene, 1375 Josselyn Canyon Rd, Monterey. Open to the public.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 7:00 pm – Election Forum on State Ballot Measures – at Hilltop Community Center, 871 Jessie Street, off David Avenue. Moderated by the League of Women Voters. Open to the public.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6:00 pm – Election Forum on Monterey Peninsula Airport District Board Representative for District 3 and Monterey Peninsula Unifed School District Bond Measure at Hilltop Community Center, 871 Jessie Street, off David Avenue. Open to the public.
SAVE THE DATE – November 6, 2024 – Old Town’s Neighborhood Association’s Annual Party for Members at the Perry House. Details to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class will be on three consecutive Saturdays, September 21, 28 and October 5, from 8 am to 5 pm. CERT students learn emergency medicine and rescue techniques, using commonly available materials and many other emergency skills. The trainings are free of charge. To enroll, send an email of interest to training@montereycert.org.
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 waiting lists fill quickly, 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.
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. Photos of the July 13 picnic are now posted on the social page of the website.
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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