Let’s Get Hiking

Badger Hills Trailhead Highway 68, Salinas, CA, United States

The Blue Zones Project folks are sponsoring a series of outdoor activities aimed at getting us into the beauty of Monterey County. How can you resist? Come to the Badger Hills entrance of Fort Ord, it's across from the Toro Cafe on Highway 68. Bring comfy shoes, layered clothing, and water. It's a great time […]

Meaningful Discussions

Petra Restaurant 477 LIghthouse, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

This is a group dedicated to the idea of people talking and sharing their thoughts in a respectful and engaging way. What a change from the current climate around ideas and beliefs. This month the topic is "The Art and Science of Friendship". Imagine you are part of a small group of people discussing this […]

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

Chocolate & Wine at the Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, CA, United States

It's a fund-raiser for the Monterey Public Library (the oldest library in California) put on by the Friends of the Library. With your attendance and donation the library can continue with its innovations and adaptations into the rest of the 21st century. Come down to the Fishermans Wharf and indulge. More info at http://www.montereywharf.com

Chocolate & Wine Monterey Library Gala

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific St., Monterey

That is an intriguing title isn't it? Of course there will be those goodies, but there will also be games, an auction , and the chance to wander about the stacks. And it is all for a good cause, the oldest library in California. For more details and info on the balloon pop go to […]

MAHsquerade Gala

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Put on your most elaborate mask, get dressed to the nines, and step out for this Santa Cruz style event. All the fun and games are for the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History's efforts at bringing wonderful thought-provoking exhibits to our area. Check out http://www.santacruzmah.org

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

An annual event has returned! This film festival centers on the beauty and challenges of the outdoor world.  Innovative filmmakers bring us the world through their lenses. All we need do is attend with a sense of awe. Check it out you will come away inspired. http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com will get you more info.

Cuarteto Casals

Carmel Sunset Center

Twenty five years ago this world renowned quartet was formed and has been receiving awards and acclaimed ever since. They are here at the Sunset Center and you can come to see them. More info at  http:/www.sunsetcenter.org

Surfer’s Path 10 K Run/Walk

Pleasure Point Capitola, CA, United States

It starts/finishes in Capitola at Pleasure Point and travels past some truly beautiful scenery as it weaves along the Monterey Bay. (That 10 K translates to 6.2 miles for us metric-impaired.)For lots more info go to http://www.runsurferspath.com

Conjunto Primera

Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

The lively sounds of this band and the openers Banda Zeta will get you moving and onto the dance floor.