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Tuesday, January 17, 7 pm – Monterey City Council meeting on Proposed New Rules for Personal Wireless Facilities.  Public welcome at City Council Chambers, 580 Pacific Street.

Thursday, January 19, 6-8 pm – Celebrate Monterey History and Art’s 92^nd Birthday at the Stanton Center off Custom House Plaza.  Free and open to the public.   Enjoy cake and refreshments.  A Jo Mora California Carte, original 1945 print valued at $900, will be raffled off.  Raffle tickets are $20 each or 6/$100 and go to support Monterey History and Art Association.   View the new gallery display by Inga Yontz and collections of artists Armin Hanson and Paul Whitman.  More information at mhaa.org.

Friday, January 20, 5-6 pm. – “Before They Vanish- Vanishing Tales from Ancient Trails”.  Explore ancient societies with explorer and award-winning author Michael Dorsey at Monterey Public Library Community Room.  Monthly through June.  January expeditions are to northwest China, a land steeped in mysticism and the metaphysical, with the second half taking us to Papua, New Guinea to meet former headhunters.  Free but limited seating.  Register at:  https://montereypl.libcal.com.

Thursday, January 26, 6 pm- Presentation by Peter Hiller, author of “The Life and Times of Jo Mora” at the Stanton Center on Custom House Plaza.  Free presentation, but reservations are requested at https://tixr.com/e/57651.   

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1-2:30 “Where Photography’s Past Meets It’s Future”, a presentation by Zach Weston and colleagues at Pacific Grove Art Center Gill Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove.  Free.  Refreshments.

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2:30 “Bella Italia”, A Discussion with San Francisco Photographer Ernie Luppi on creative photography from Italy.  PG Art Center, Annand Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  Free.

Saturday, February 11, 2023 -9 am and 10:30 am – Free Tours of the Pacific Biological Laboratory, 800 Cannery Row.  Lab docents share the role this lab played in the life of marine biologist Ed Ricketts and his friendship with author John Steinbeck, their circle of friends, and the PBL Members who bought the lab and founded the Monterey Jazz Festival. Free tours last one hour with advance reservations required.  Donations are gratefully accepted. 

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 8:30-4:30 Monterey CERT Training – Part 1 of 3.  The Community Emergency Response Training will help assist you and others in the neighborhood or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.  CERT also participates in searches for missing persons, storm response, fire scene support and other emergencies where a trained group is quickly needed.  Free class, taught in three consecutive Saturdays. To enroll, send an email of interest to: training@montereycert.org.

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 4-7 pm. “Chocolate and Wine” Fundraiser for the Monterey Public Library at MPL, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.  Early bird tickets up until February 1 are $60; $75 after February 1.  Enjoy chocolate, wine, beer, and savories.  For tickets, visit investinmpl.org.

 Saturday, March 4, 2023, 8:30-4:30 Monterey CERT Training – Part 2 of 3.  The Community Emergency Response Training will help assist you and others in the neighborhood or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.  See Feb 4.

Saturday, March 11, 2023, 8:30-4:30 Monterey CERT Training – Part 3 of 3.  The Community Emergency Response Training will help assist you and others in the neighborhood or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.  See Feb 4.

Saturday, March 11, 2023 -9 am and 10:30 am – Free Tours of the Pacific Biological Laboratory, 800 Cannery Row.  Lab docents share the role this lab played in the life of marine biologist Ed Ricketts and his friendship with author John Steinbeck, their circle of friends, and the PBL Members who bought the lab and founded the Monterey Jazz Festival. Free tours last one hour with advance reservations required.  Donations are gratefully accepted.   Reservations at https://montereypl.libcal.com/calendar/pbl?cid=15157&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15157&inc=0.

Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 2023- Whalefest 2023.  Save the date!  Details and volunteer opportunities to follow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Photographic Exhibits at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  See new exhibits in all four galleries from the Center for Photographic Art.  Exhibits will run through February 23 during normal hours.  Meetings with the artists and list of participating photographers can be found at https://www.pgartcenter.org/Events/Coming-Events.php.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.   Free, but donations are appreciated.

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 is discontinued 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

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 7 pm Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting at MIIS  McCone Building Conference Room, 499 Pierce Street, corner of Jefferson.  If you would like to run for a position on our Board of Directors, please let us know.  Elections at March meeting.   Hear the latest reports on what’s going on in Old Town.  Open to residents of Old Town.  Join in person or via Zoom from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/99469640415?pwd=ZWwvUjFzckJoQlhuK09rdlNBU0VBQT09
    Password: 010787

 Please join the Old Town Meeting THIS WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 7 pm Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting at MIIS  McCone Building Conference Room, 499 Pierce Street, corner of Jefferson.  If you would like to run for a position on our Board of Directors, please let us know.  Elections at March meeting.   Hear the latest reports on what’s going on in Old Town.  Open to residents of Old Town.  Join in person or via Zoom from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/99469640415?pwd=ZWwvUjFzckJoQlhuK09rdlNBU0VBQT09
    Password: 010787

Saturday, January 14, 2023, 7-9:30 pm.  Community Hootenanny and jam session at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  This bi-monthly fundraiser has been a tradition since 1996, and honors a different musician each time.  Song books provided.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.  Free, but donations are greatly appreciated, as the event is a major source of funding for the center.

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1-2:30 “Where Photography’s Past Meets It’s Future”, a presentation by Zach Weston and colleagues at Pacific Grove Art Center Gill Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove.  Free.  Refreshments.

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2:30 “Bella Italia”, A Discussion with San Francisco Photographer Ernie Luppi on creative photography from Italy.  PG Art Center, Annand Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  Free.

Thursday, February 23, 2023. “Chocolate and Wine” Fundraiser for the Monterey Public Library.  Save the date -Details to follow.

Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 2023- Whalefest 2023.  Save the date!  Details and volunteer opportunities to follow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Photographic Exhibits at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  See new exhibits in all four galleries from the Center for Photographic Art.  Exhibits will run through February 23 during normal hours.  Meetings with the artists and list of participating photographers can be found at https://www.pgartcenter.org/Events/Coming-Events.php.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.   Free, but donations are appreciated.

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 is discontinued 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

FREE PARK AND RIDE! For First Night Monterey! Park at Del Monte Center by the MST transit stop and be picked up by MST bus to take you downtown. The transit stop is on the lower parking level near Macy’s and the stairs up to the main level.  Got strollers? No problem! A great way to get free parking and be taken to downtown by MST! You can also ride the bus for free and get to First Night. All the details on www.firstnightmonterey.org. Thanks for MST for this awesome partnership!   If rain, some event venues may change to the Conference Center, but in any event First Night will go on!  Some outdoor bands may perform under canopies. 

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.   The First Night Concert by the Monterey County Pops! (requiring a button) starts at 6:00 and goes to 7:15.  A list of  performances can be found at their website.  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.  

Friday, January 6, 2023, 7-9 pm Opening of New Photographic Exhibits at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  See new exhibits in all four galleries from the Center for Photographic Art.  Exhibits will run through February 23 during normal hours.  Meetings with the artists and list of participating photographers can be found at https://www.pgartcenter.org/Events/Coming-Events.php.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.   Free, but donations are appreciated.

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.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 7 pm Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting at MIIS  Conference Room, 499 Pierce Street, corner of Jefferson.  If you would like to run for a position on our Board of Directors, please let us know.  Elections at March meeting.

Saturday, January 14, 2023, 7-9:30 pm.  Community Hootenanny and jam session at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  This bi-monthly fundraiser has been a tradition since 1996, and honors a different musician each time.  Song books provided.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.  Free, but donations are greatly appreciated, as the event is a major source of funding for the center.

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 1-2:30 “Where Photography’s Past Meets It’s Future”, a presentation by Zach Weston and colleagues at Pacific Grove Art Center Gill Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove.  Free.  Refreshments.

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 2:30 “Bella Italia”, A Discussion with San Francisco Photographer Ernie Luppi on creative photography from Italy.  PG Art Center, Annand Gallery, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  Free.

Thursday, February 23, 2023. “Chocolate and Wine” Fundraiser for the Monterey Public Library.  Save the date -Details to follow.

Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 2023- Whalefest 2023.  Save the date!  Details and volunteer opportunities to follow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open through 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 is discontinued 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

Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy these mostly free events coming up within walking distance of Old Town Monterey. 

Thursday, December 22, 2022, 4 pm. – “A Sea Monster in Our Midst: Reflections on “Bobo” and the Old Man of Monterey Bay”, by Dr. Geoffrey Dunn, journalist, filmmaker, and historian. This Zoom presentation is hosted by Tim Thomas as part of Monterey’s Magical History Tour ,and is sponsored by the Monterey Public Library.  Free, but registration required at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/9797806.

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.   The First Night Concert by the Monterey County Pops! (requiring a button) starts at 6:00 and goes to 7:15.  A list of other performances can be found at their website.  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.  

Friday, January 6, 2023, 7-9 pm Opening of New Photographic Exhibits at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  See new exhibits in all four galleries from the Center for Photographic Art.  Exhibits will run through February 23 during normal hours.  Meetings with the artists and list of participating photographers can be found at https://www.pgartcenter.org/Events/Coming-Events.php.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.   Free, but donations are appreciated.

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.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 7 pm Old Town Neighborhood Association Meeting at MIIS  Conference Room, 499 Pierce Street, corner of Jefferson.  If you would like to run for a position on our Board of Directors, please let us know.  Elections at March meeting.

Saturday, January 14, 2023, 7-9:30 pm.  Community Hootenanny and jam session at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.  This bi-monthly fundraiser has been a tradition since 1996, and honors a different musician each time.  Song books provided.  Wear a mask unless fully vaccinated.  Free, but donations are greatly appreciated, as the event is a major source of funding for the center. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open through 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 is discontinued 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

CORRECTION: The New Years Eve Concert by the Monterey County Pops! DOES REQUIRE PURCHASE OF A FIRST NIGHT BUTTON. 

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.  Wristband passes are $25 adult one night; $40 adult 2 night pass.  Children 17 and under are free.  Wristbands may be purchased at the Pacific House and Custom House Store Thurs-Sun, 11-3 pm.   Wristbands may also be purchased online.  Eventbrite passes 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.  NOTE; Colton Hall needs volunteers for 1.25 to 1.50 hour slots on Saturday (see announcement below for more details).  Volunteers receive a FREE pass they can use to visit the adobes.

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.

Thursday, December 22, 2022, 4 pm. – “A Sea Monster in Our Midst: Reflections on “Bobo” and the Old Man of Monterey Bay”, by Dr. Geoffrey Dunn, journalist, filmmaker, and historian. This Zoom presentation is hosted by Tim Thomas as part of Monterey’s Magical History Tour ,and is sponsored by the Monterey Public Library.  Free, but registration required at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/9797806.

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.   The First Night Concert by the Monterey County Pops! (requiring a button) starts at 6:00 and goes to 7:15.  A list of other performances can be found at their website.  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

Christmas in the Adobes Volunteers Needed at Colton Hall!   Volunteers work 1.25 to 1.50 hour shifts to greet and count visitors, serve and restock cookies and cider, sell merchandise and where needed.  Volunteers receive a FREE wristband to visit the adobes.  Sign up for an available shift at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CA5AB2EABFD0-christmas1.  Masks must be worn.  Questions?  Contact Francesca Garibaldi, Library and Museums, 831-646-5603.   

Monterey Ice Rink at Custom House Plaza will be open through 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 is discontinued 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

A wonderful evening for Old Town Neighborhood Association Members at the Perry House November 2, 2022

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