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Sunday, November 13, 2022, 6 am-9 am – Monterey Bay Half Marathon.  Finish Line near Custom House.   

Monday, November 14, 2022, 7 -8 pm. “Women Suffrage Campaigners in Monterey County”,  a presentation for the community by Dennis Mar at Casa Serrano, 412 Pacific Street, sponsored by Native Daughters of the Golden West.  Refreshments following the presentation.  A $10 donation is suggested.  RSVP to Wendy Brickman at 831-633-4444 or brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

Saturday, November 19, 2022, 5-7 pm – Del Monte Shopping Center Tree Lighting Ceremony  Watch the special tree lighting and enjoy shopping local.  Look for Santa and Mrs. Claus near Macy’s.

Friday, November 25, 2022, 5:30 Cannery Row Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will join the celebration in Steinbeck Plaza. Free.

Saturday, November 26 – Small Business Saturday  Help support our local merchants by shopping and eating downtown.

Friday, December 2, 2022 5 pm– Monterey Tree Lighting Ceremony at Colton Hall.  Free.

Friday, December 2, 2022 , 5-8 – First Friday Monterey celebrates with art, music, and specials by merchants at the Alvarado Mall/at Custom House Plaza.  Santa visits the wharf 5-9 pm.  Peninsula Harmony performs at the wharf 6pm to 7 pm.

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Christmas on the Wharf – Santa visits 11 am – 9 pm, Katherine Lavin, Singer/Songwriter performs 12 pm – 2 pm; Holiday Safety program 1-4 pm with displays and giveaways; The Dance Center’s Musical Theater Performance Troupe 2:30-4:30; Peninsula Harmony Company performs 6-7 pm;

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5:30 pm “Salvador Dali” presented by local actor Howard Burnham via Zoom, sponsored by MCTA.  Free but donations are appreciated.  Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EGAfKcKFQ_mFpvQGCJ8GHA.

Sunday, December 4, 2022 Christmas on the Wharf – 12-1pm “The Bard and the Bird”; 1-9 pm Santa visits.  2-3 pm Watsonville Community Band Ensemble; 5-6:30 pm Community Caroling on the Wharf. 

Sunday, December 4, 2022, 5:15 pm – Lighted Boat Parade.  Watch decorated boats as they float by the Monterey coastline in the annual parade on the bay.  Free, Many restaurants offer seating to view the parade or contact some wharf boat trips to reserve in advance..

Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10, 5-9 pm.  “Christmas in the Adobes”  Follow the lights of the luminaria to visit the adobes open and decorated for this special night.  Enjoy music and entertainment as you experience a bygone era.  Tickets $25 adult one night;$40 adult 2 night pass.  Children 17 and under are free.  Tickets may be purchased at the Pacific House and Custom House Store Thurs-Sun, 11-3 pm.   Tickets may also be purchased online.  Eventbrite tickets purchased online must be picked up the night of the event at will-call, open 4 pm at Pacific House, 20 Custom House Plaza, Casa Gutierrez, 590 Calle Principal, or the Stevenson House, 530 Houston St.  Masks are required and available at all three ticket areas.  For online tickets and more information, visit https://www.mshpa.org/christmasintheadobes. 

Saturday, December 10-Christmas on the Wharf-  12-2pm – Monterey Chamber Singers; 3:30-5pm The Dance Center’s Musical Theater Performance.6-7 pm Peninsula Harmony Company; 6-9 pm Santa visits the wharf.

Sunday, December 11, Christmas on the Wharf – 12-2 pm Katherine Lavin, Singer/Songwriter; 5-6:30 pm; Community Caroling on the wharf coordinated by Grace Ministries International.

Friday, December 16, Christmas on the Wharf- 5-9 pm Santa visits; 6-7 pm Peninsula Harmony performs.

Saturday, December 17 – Christmas on the Wharf – 2-3 pm Carmel Presbyterian Church Choir; 6-7 pm Peninsula Harmony Company performs.

Saturday, December 17, 2022, 5:30 – “A Christmas Carol”, a presentation by local actor Howard Burnham via Zoom, sponsored by MCTA. Free but donations are appreciated. This production has been a 20 year regular feature of the Myrtle Beach Christmas Festival, was written and performed by Howard Burnham in England.  Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FGnyoe-rT6mThKO-yxyxaQ.

Sunday, December 18 – Christmas on the Wharf – 3:30-5pm Monterey Peninsula Community Gospel Choir led by John Nash; 5-6:30 pm Community Caroling on the Wharf coordinated by Grace Ministries International.

Saturday, December 31, 2022  3pm to Midnight -First Night Monterey! and Kids Night out Celebrate New Year’s Eve at this fun, family event which starts at Colton Hall lawn at 3 pm with the opening ceremony.  Kids and the young at heart can enjoy free music, song, drumming, dance, art creating, hat-making, and more, with a Twilight Procession at 5:30 featuring a Mardi Gras style procession beginning at Portola Plaza and winding down Alvarado to Pearl.  Following the procession, button holders can enjoy entertainment from Classical to Jazz, Blues to Rock, Samba to Folk, with over 65 performances at multiple venues, including the Center for Spiritual Living, Golden State Theater and finale at the Conference Center.   Adults 16+ $30; Youth 6-15 $20; Children 5 and under are free.  Buttons and more information can be found at www.firstnightmonterey.org.  Buttons can be purchased online or at the event, with pick up at Monterey Conference Center. Volunteers working 4+ hours earn free button.  This event is alcohol free and meant for the whole family.

Saturday, January 7, 2023 10am to Noon – FREE Wharf Walk by Maritime Historian Tim Thomas.  Reservations required as tour is limited to 15 people, aged 10 and above.  Reserve by calling Tim Thomas, 831-521-3304 or emailing Tim at timsardine@yahoo.com. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monterey City Council Vacancy – applications for at-large position and further details can be found at Monterey.org/councilvacancy2022.

Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open November 25 to January 1, 11am to 10 pm. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering Free Admission to Monterey County Residents from January 21-29, 2023.

Casa Serano is open Saturday and Sundays from 2-4 pm.  Free admission and talk by docents.  No RSVP necessary.

Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalk-less parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement.  Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket!       

Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.

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.  

Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net. 

Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom.  For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org.    Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events.    Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place! 

Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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.     Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA  93942

REMINDER:  Tomorrow is our big social event for Old Town Neighborhood Association.  Reservations for our Member Appreciation party at the Perry House November 2 are FULL!  A waiting list has been formed, so if you find you can no longer attend, please email philbussey2@gmail.com so another can take your place.   Although it looks like we will have clear weather in the evening, the party will occur rain or shine.  Umbrellas may be stored on the porch.  More details below, as well as other events coming up.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30-7:30–Membership Appreciation Evening at the Perry House.   Enjoy great food, wine, beer and other beverages at the beautiful historic Perry House Event Center, 201 Van Buren Street, overlooking the bay.  This is a free celebration for adult paid members of Old Town Neighborhood Association, with wonderful food catered by Events by Classic.   This popular event is now full, but a waiting list has formed so RSVP to Phyllis Bussey at philbussey2@gmail.com ASAP.  Please use RSVP in your subject line, and be sure to give the names of adult members, your address, email, and phone. Reservations are subject to availability on our waiting list, and member guests are charged $5.00 per person.   If you want to join or renew your membership, see details at the bottom of this bulletin.    Dues paid now will be valid through 2023.  Vaccine verification is not required, and we will have access to the house interiors as well as the carriage house.   Let Phyllis know if you can volunteer at check-in for a 30 minute shift. 

Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10 am to 12 noon. Free Wharf Walk with Maritime Historian Tim Thomas sponsored by Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association.  Tim will provide a cultural history walking tour of the Monterey Wharf and the surrounding neighborhood.  Tour is limited to 15 people, and is for ages 10-adult only.  Reservations can be made by calling Tim Thomas at 831-521-3304 or via email at timsarding@yahoo.com.

Saturday, November 5, 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, November 6, 10 am -6 pm- Monterey Outdoor Market at Custom House Plaza.  

Saturday, November 12, 2022- Robert Louis Stevenson Unbirthday Celebration in the Community Room, Monterey Public Library.

Sunday, November 13, 2022, 6 am-12 noon – Monterey Bay Half Marathon.  Finish Line near Custom House.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monterey County Official Ballot Box at the Library Voters may drop their official sealed ballot in front of the Monterey Public Library at 625 Pacific Street anytime through election day, November 8. 2022.

Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open November 25 to January 1.

View Video of Monterey Candidates Forum on the news tab of oldtownmonterey.org.  Click on arrow in the center of the graphic flyer .

Casa Serano is open Saturday and Sundays from 2-4 pm.  Free admission and talk by docents.  No RSVP necessary.

Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalk-less parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement.  Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket!  Read the full announcement here.     

Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.

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.  

Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net. 

Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom.  For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org.    Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events.    Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place! 

Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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.     Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA  93942

NOTE: Reservations for our Member Appreciation party at the Perry House November 2 are FULL!  A waiting list has been formed, so if you find you can no longer attend, please email philbussey2@gmail.com so another can take your place.  Also please let her know if you can volunteer for a 30 minute check-in shift. 

Events Coming Up  

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 5 pm  “The Real Ambassadors: Dave and Iola Brubeck and Louis Armstrong Challenge Segregation” Presentation by Keith Hatschek, Professor Emeritus, University of the Pacific at the Community Room of the Monterey Public Library.  Learn how their ground-breaking jazz musical at the 1962 Monterey Jazz Festival made history.  Free, but there is limited seating and registration is required at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/9497318.  

Saturday, October 29, 10 am to 5 pm. – Rods on the Wharf.    Enjoy a collection of great classic cars at Custom House plaza, sponsored by Old Fisherman’s Grotto.  Free, but donations of canned goods will go to the Salvation Army. 

Saturday, October 29, 4:45-6:00 pm – Dance Center Autumn Musical Performance on the wharf.  Free.  No reservations.

Monday, October 31, 4-7 pm Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay-  Enjoy music, decorations, photo ops, and treats from participating merchants.  Halloween Costume Contest at 5 pm.   Up to $100 cash prizes in age categories under 8, 9-21 yrs, 22 and over and up to $150 for Groups of 3 or more.   More information at www.montereywharf.com. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30-7:30–Membership Appreciation Evening at the Perry House.   Enjoy great food, wine, beer and other beverages at the beautiful historic Perry House Event Center, 201 Van Buren Street, overlooking the bay.  This is a free celebration for adult paid members of Old Town Neighborhood Association, with wonderful food catered by Events by Classic.   This popular event is now full, but to be on the waiting list, email Phyllis Bussey at philbussey2@gmail.com ASAP  with RSVP in your subject line, and be sure to give the names of adult members, your address, email, and phone. Reservations are subject to availability on our waiting list, and member guests are charged $5.00 per person.   If you want to join or renew your membership, see details at the bottom of this bulletin.    Dues paid now will be valid through 2023.  Vaccine verification is not required, and we will have access to the house interiors as well as the carriage house.   

Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10 am to 12 noon. Free Wharf Walk with Maritime Historian Tim Thomas sponsored by Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association.  Tim will provide a cultural history walking tour of the Monterey Wharf and the surrounding neighborhood.  Tour is limited to 15 people, and is for ages 10-adult only.  Reservations can be made by calling Tim Thomas at 831-521-3304 or via email at timsarding@yahoo.com.

Saturday, November 5, 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, November 6, 10 am -6 pm- Monterey Outdoor Market at Custom House Plaza.   

Saturday, November 12, 2022- Robert Louis Stevenson Unbirthday Celebration in the Community Room, Monterey Public Library.

Sunday, November 13, 2022, 6 am-12 noon – Monterey Bay Half Marathon.  Finish Line near Custom House.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monterey County Official Ballot Box at the Library Voters may drop their official sealed ballot in front of the Monterey Public Library at 625 Pacific Street anytime through election day, November 8. 2022.

Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open November 25 to January 1.

View Video of Monterey Candidates Forum on the news tab of oldtownmonterey.org.  Click on arrow in the center of the graphic flyer .

Casa Serano is open Saturday and Sundays from 2-4 pm.  Free admission and talk by docents.  No RSVP necessary.

Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalk-less parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement.  Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket!  Read the full announcement here.     

Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.

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.  

Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net. 

Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom.  For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org.    Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events.    Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place! 

Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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.     Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA  93942

Thursday, October 6, 7-8:45 pm Candidates Forum for city offices, to be held at Monterey High School Science Center, Room 20.  SEE MAP BELOW.  Hear from the mayoral and council candidates. Tyller Williamson and Dan Albert Jr are running for mayor.  Kim Barber is running to be the City Council representative for district 1, Larkin Street uphill to the west.  Ed Smith is running for City Council District 2, Larkin Street downhill to the east.   You can also see the forum via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/montereycandidatesforum or phone in to 1-669-900-6833, ID 95010594407, passcode 695188

We need a few volunteers to guide people to the Candidates Forum at Monterey High School Science Center.  If you can help, please respond to this email at oldtownneighborhood@gmail.com.     

We need a few volunteers at the door tomorrow night for the Candidates Forum at Monterey High School Science Center.  If you can help, please respond to this email at oldtownneighborhood@gmail.com.   

Thursday, October 6, 7-8:45 pm Candidates Forum for city offices, to be held at Monterey High School Science Center, Room 20.  Hear from the mayoral and council candidates.  Tyller Williamson and Dan Albert Jr are running for mayor.  Kim Barber is running to be the City Council representative for district 1, Larkin Street uphill to the west.  Ed Smith is running for City Council District 2, Larkin Street downhill to the east.   You can also see the forum via Zoom at

https://tinyurl.com/montereycandidatesforum or phone in to 1-669-900-6833, ID 95010594407, passcode 695188   If driving from Old Town, park in the lot off Hermann Drive.   If walking from Madison Street, the science center is just up the curved drive off Larkin Street.  Please enter quietly, as we need to start at 7 pm.

Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 11 am – 5 pm-Monterey County Artists Studio Tour.   This 30^th annual free event allows the public to see and purchase original art from the artist’s studio and helps support our local artists.   The catalog of artist locations can be downloaded at ArtsHabitat.org, and an interactive digital map can be found at bit.ly/mcast2022.  See also October 15 and 16 listing.  

Sunday, October 9, 2022 1-5 pm Monterey Wharf Birthday Celebration – Celebrate 177 years of history at the wharf with music from the Money Band 1-4, dazzling mermaid stilt walker, giant bubble performer, historical commemoration of Argentine pirate Hippolyte Bouchard, photo ops with storm troopers, pirate statues at Pirate Cove and a costumed cake at Candy World,  Enjoy birthday cake from the tent in front of Abalonettis at 3:30,   Free.  For more information, go to www.montereywharf.com or call 831-238-0777.

Wednesday, October 12, 7 pm. Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting LIVE in the McCone Building Conference Room, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, corner of Jefferson and Pierce Streets.   The meeting may also be viewed on zoom at by phoning 1-669-900-6833 using ID 95324184433# and password 647939 or using this link: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/95324184433?pwd=T0s3VU9LUzNRSjhWOVR4bFA3Nldmdz09

Saturday, October 15, 10:30-noon – Old Town Neighborhood Bocce at the Plaza.   Join with other neighbors for a friendly game of bocce at the courts off Custom House Plaza.  All levels welcome.  Snacks and drinks provided by OTNA.  Free.  No RSVP needed-just come.

Saturday, October 15, 10-2 pm – Monterey Public Library Used Book Sale in the patio.

Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 11 am – 5 pm-Monterey County Artists Studio Tour.   This 30^th annual free event allows the public to see and purchase original art from the artist’s studio and helps support our local artists.   The catalog of artist locations can be downloaded at ArtsHabitat.org, and an interactive digital map can be found at bit.ly/mcast2022.  

Sunday, October 16, 2 pm – Constitutional Reenactment at Colton Hall  Envision old California as the legislators discuss California’s constitution in the historical reenactment, upstairs in the museum where it all happened.  Free.  Space is limited.  To register, visit: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/9750042

Sunday, October 16, 11-3 – Chinese Cultural Festival on Custom House Plaza.  Enjoy Chinese art, food, games, cultural displays, and folk dances.  Free.

Monday, October 31, 4-7 pm Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay-  Enjoy music, decorations, photo ops, and treats from participating merchants.  Halloween  Costume Contest at 5 pm.   Up to $100 cash prizes in age categories under 8, 9-21 yrs, 22 and over and up to $150 for Groups of 3 or more.   More information at www.montereywharf.com. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30-7:30–Membership Appreciation Evening at the Perry House.   Enjoy great food, wine, beer and other beverages at the beautiful historic Perry House event center, 201 Van Buren Street, overlooking the bay.  This is a free celebration for adult paid members of Old Town Neighborhood Association.   This popular event is almost full, and space is limited so RSVP to Phyllis Bussey at philbussey2@gmail.com ASAP.  Please use RSVP in your subject line, and be sure to give the names of adult members, your address, email, and phone. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to members only through October 7, after which, subject to availability on our waiting list, we will allow member guests at $5.00 per person.   If you want to join or renew your membership, see details at the bottom of this bulletin.    Dues paid now will be valid through 2023.  Vaccine verification is not required, and we will have access to the house interiors as well as the carriage house.   Let Phyllis know if you can volunteer at check-in for a 30-40 minute shift. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalk-less parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement.  Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket!  Read the full announcement here.     

Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.

Monterey Museum of Art – New summer exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Enrique Martinez Celaya and rarely seen photographs and handwritten poems by Robinson Jeffers, on view May 12 – October 9, 2022 (fee).

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.  

Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net. 

Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom.  For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org.    Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events.    Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place! 

Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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.     Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA  93942

RSVPs to the membership appreciation event at the Perry House are coming in fast.  Please see November 2 for details, plus other events coming up:

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 2-3:30 pm- Monterey Public Library Author Talks: Meet Jack Erickson”, author of “The Lonely Assassin”.   Local  mystery writer Jack Erickson will discuss his writing journey for the latest book in his Milan Thriller Series in the Community Room of the library.   Free, but donations to the Friends and Foundation Author Talk Series are appreciated.

Thursday, October 6, 7-8:45 pm Candidates Forum for city offices, to be held at Monterey High School Science Center, Room 20.  Hear from the mayoral and council candidates.   You can send questions to be forwarded to the committee, or ask at the meeting.  Tyller Williamson and Dan Albert Jr are running for mayor.  Kim Barber is running to be the City Council representative for district 1, Larkin Street uphill to the west.  Ed Smith is running for City Council District 2, Larkin Street downhill to the east.   You can also see the forum via Zoom at

https://tinyurl.com/montereycandidatesforum or phone in to 1-669-900-6833, ID 95010594407, passcode 695188

Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 11 am – 5 pm-Monterey County Artists Studio Tour.   This 30^th annual free event allows the public to see and purchase original art from the artist’s studio and helps support our local artists.   The catalog of artist locations can be downloaded at ArtsHabitat.org, and an interactive digital map can be found at bit.ly/mcast2022.  See also October 15 and 16 listing.  

Sunday, October 9, 2022 1-5 pm Monterey Wharf Birthday Celebration – Celebrate 177 years of history at the wharf with music from the Money Band 1-4, dazzling mermaid stilt walker, giant bubble performer, historical commemoration of Argentine pirate Hippolyte Bouchard, photo ops with storm troopers, pirate statues at Pirate Cove and a costumed cake at Candy World,  Enjoy birthday cake from the tent in front of Abalonettis at 3:30,   Free.  For more information, go to www.montereywharf.com or call 831-238-0777.

Wednesday, October 12, 7 pm. Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting LIVE in the McCone Building Conference Room, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, corner of Jefferson and Pierce Streets.   The meeting may also be viewed on zoom at by phoning 1-669-900-6833 using ID 95324184433# and password 647939 or using this link: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/95324184433?pwd=T0s3VU9LUzNRSjhWOVR4bFA3Nldmdz09

Saturday, October 15, 10:30-noon – Old Town Neighborhood Bocce at the Plaza.   Join with other neighbors for a friendly game of bocce at the courts off Custom House Plaza.  All levels welcome.  Snacks and drinks provided by OTNA.  Free.  No RSVP needed-just come.

Saturday, October 15, 10-2 pm – Monterey Public Library Used Book Sale in the patio.

Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 11 am – 5 pm-Monterey County Artists Studio Tour.   This 30^th annual free event allows the public to see and purchase original art from the artist’s studio and helps support our local artists.   The catalog of artist locations can be downloaded at ArtsHabitat.org, and an interactive digital map can be found at bit.ly/mcast2022.   

Sunday, October 16, 11-3 – Chinese Cultural Festival on Custom House Plaza.  Enjoy Chinese art, food, games, cultural displays, and folk dances.  Free.

Monday, October 31, 4-7 pm Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay-  Enjoy music, decorations, photo ops, and treats from participating merchants.  Halloween  Costume Contest at 5 pm.   Up to $100 cash prizes in age categories under 8, 9-21 yrs, 22 and over and up to $150 for Groups of 3 or more.   More information at www.montereywharf.com. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30-7:30–Membership Appreciation Evening at the Perry House.   Enjoy great food, wine, beer and other beverages at the beautiful historic Perry House event center, 201 Van Buren Street, overlooking the bay.  This is a free celebration for adult paid members of Old Town Neighborhood Association.   This popular event is often full, and space is limited so RSVP to Phyllis Bussey at philbussey2@gmail.com ASAP.  Please use RSVP in your subject line, and be sure to give the names of adult members, your address, email, and phone. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to members only through October 7, after which, subject to availability on our waiting list, we will allow member guests at $5.00 per person.   If you want to join or renew your membership, see details at the bottom of this bulletin.    Dues paid now will be valid through 2023.  Vaccine verification is not required, and we will have access to the house interiors as well as the carriage house.   Let Phyllis know if you can volunteer at check-in for a 30-40 minute shift. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalk-less parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement.  Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket!  Read the full announcement here.     

Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.

Monterey Museum of Art – New summer exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Enrique Martinez Celaya and rarely seen photographs and handwritten poems by Robinson Jeffers, on view May 12 – October 9, 2022 (fee).

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.  

Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net. 

Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom.  For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org.    Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events.    Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place! 

Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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.     Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA  93942

 Be sure to note that the October 6 Candidates Forum will now also be available by Zoom and by telephone.  Also, we are now accepting reservations for our Member Appreciation Evening at the Perry House, November 2!  Other events:

Friday, September 23, 5-9 pm, Saturday, September 24, 11-7 pm, -Sunday, September 25, 11 am -4 pm Monterey Greek Festival -at Custom House Plaza. Enjoy Greek food, live Greek music, and Greek products.   Free admission.

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 2-3:30 pm- Monterey Public Library Author Talks: Meet Jack Erickson”, author of “The Lonely Assassin”.   Local  mystery writer Jack Erickson will discuss his writing journey for the latest book in his Milan Thriller Series in the Community Room of the library.   Free, but donations to the Friends and Foundation Author Talk Series are appreciated.

Thursday, October 6, 7-8:45 pm Candidates Forum for city offices, to be held at Monterey High School Science Center, Room 20.  Hear from the mayoral and council candidates.   You can send questions to forward to the committee, or ask at the meeting.  Tyller Williamson and Dan Albert Jr are running for mayor.  Kim Barber is running to be the City Council representative for our district 1.  Participate via Zoom at: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/95010594407?pwd=eUF2Z0NxSXJJdTVwRTJFc3VjVXpSZz09 or telephone 1-669-900-6833.   Webinar ID: 950 1059 4407; Passcode: 695188

Sunday, October 9, 2022 1-5 pm Monterey Wharf Birthday Celebration – Celebrate 177 years of history at the wharf with music from the Money Band 1-4, dazzling mermaid stilt walker, giant bubble performer, historical commemoration of Argentine pirate Hippolyte Bouchard, photo ops with storm troopers, pirate statues at Pirate Cove and a costumed cake at Candy World,  Enjoy birthday cake from the tent in front of Abalonettis at 3:30,   Free.  For more information, go to www.montereywharf.com or call 831-238-0777.

Wednesday, October 12, 7 pm. Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting LIVE in the McCone Building Conference Room, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, corner of Jefferson and Pierce Streets.   

Saturday, October 15, 10:30-noon – Old Town Neighborhood Bocce at the Plaza.   Join with other neighbors for a friendly game of bocce at the courts off Custom House Plaza.  All levels welcome.  Snacks and drinks provided by OTNA.  Free.  No RSVP needed-just come.

Saturday, October 15, 10-2 pm – Monterey Public Library Used Book Sale in the patio.

Sunday, October 16, 11-3 – Chinese Cultural Festival on Custom House Plaza.  Enjoy Chinese art, food, games, cultural displays, and folk dances.  Free.

Monday, October 31, 4-7 pm Halloween on the Wharf: Trick or Treat by the Bay-  Enjoy music, decorations, photo ops, and treats from participating merchants.  Halloween  Costume Contest at 5 pm.   Up to $100 cash prizes in age categories under 8, 9-21 yrs, 22 and over and up to $150 for Groups of 3 or more.   More information at www.montereywharf.com. 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30-7:30–Membership Appreciation Evening at the Perry House.   Enjoy music, great food, wine, beer and other beverages at the beautiful historic Perry House event center, 201 Van Buren Street, overlooking the bay.  This is a free celebration for adult paid members of Old Town Neighborhood Association.   This popular event is often full, so RSVP to Phyllis Bussey at philbussey2@gmail.com ASAP.   Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to members only through October 7, after which, subject to availability on our waiting list, we will allow member guests at $5.00 per person.   If you want to join or renew your membership, see details at the bottom of this bulletin.   Dues paid now will be valid through 2023.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Warning-New Chalkless Parking Enforcement in Monterey- Monterey announced August 22 that they have implemented new chalkless parking enforcement, so no tire mark does NOT mean you haven’t been monitored by parking enforcement.  Don’t get caught with an unexpected parking ticket!  Read the full announcement here.     

Monterey Free Trolley service has discontinued as of Labor Day until next summer.

Monterey Museum of Art – New summer exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Enrique Martinez Celaya and rarely seen photographs and handwritten poems by Robinson Jeffers, on view May 12 – October 9, 2022 (fee).

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.  

Undergrounding Committee Seeks Interested Residents -Our Old Town Neighborhood Undergrounding Committee is working jointly with interested residents of Monterey Vista and New Monterey Neighborhoods to work on a plan to underground utilities. You can learn more and become part of this committee by going to montereyundergrounding.net. 

Monterey County Theater Alliance – The Monterey County Theater Alliance has been providing us many interesting theatrical presentations over zoom.  For an ongoing schedule for these events, usually free and on zoom, visit admin@theatremonterey.org.    Free theatrical presentations on topics of local history will usually show also under events.    Thank you, MCTA, for offering us so many interesting topics during the covid time of sheltering in place! 

Not Yet a Member of Old Town Neighborhood Association? Annual membership dues are $20 per household and go to help 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.      Old Town Neighborhood Association, P O Box 724, Monterey, CA  93942

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