Some people just love their dogs so much. This love takes interesting forms. In this case, an opportunity to dine with your pooch. (Or is that a non-PC term these days?) It benefits a local charity that works with shelter animals and helps them find homes and avoid the untimely end that so many have […]
Gilroy Police Foundation is Hosting a fundraiser for its various good deeds. In addition to providing security for the citizenry they have a number of programs to help kids and the less fortunate, people that the police have to deal with regularly. Socome enjoy the music, dancing, food, raffles and the silent auction. http://www.gilroypolicefoundation.org
No, it is not an exhibit of cute beasts. It is a wonderful rhythmic band cranking out late night music in Big Sur. Sounding like they emerged in the early 21 century, but really their genesis is much more recent. Come out and find out. http://youngcreatures.com
This is a lot of fun. If you like plants. If you don't then you can simply marvel at the diversity and adaptability of these plants. There are many great deals to be had and interesting plants to consider taking home. The people there are filled with good info and can help you get just […]
This is becoming an international trend, closing off a major thoroughfare in town and allowing lots of people engage in lots of activities on the street for several hours. You can dance, ride a bike, race, eat, find medical advice, and just enjoy a nice day and a unique experience, walking down the middle of […]
With the long time presence of the Defense Language Institute and the cosmopolitan vibe that it brings to a small town like Monterey it was inevitable that we would celebrate the presence of the DLI. Here is that celebration. People from around the world who teach and learn the world's diverse languages here in Monterey […]
There will be music (mariachi), dancing (aztec), and rock (The Money Band) along with games, activities, and food available for your delight. In addition there will be raffles, the largest of them is a $1,000 prize. All taking place at the historic Carmel Mission. Even the courtyard will be opened. Come and see the sights […]
The Embassy Suites is the site of this fun afternoon for a good cause. There will be auctions, live and silent, light refreshments, and of course, the title activities. All of this to benefit the Papillon Center. This organization helps people in various stages of grief following a loss of a significant person. http://papillon-center.org
CSUMB is hosting the award winning cartoonist/author in a discussion of her work "The Best We Could Do". She documents the experience of her parents before the Vietnam War during the turbulent political times that preceded that conflict. Insightful and interesting are words that come to mind when discussing her work. http://csumb.edu/traditions
Richard Weise, documentary filmmaker, has focused his lens and attention on the cheetah. These are the most endangered of Africa's big cats. He will take you through their lives and those of the people working to save them. Two shows, 6:30 and 9:30.http://riotheatre.com
