There will be two separate races in this event. One a little easier than the other. Both have a high degree of challenge what with swimming in the ocean, riding a bike for many miles and running a few more. It all starts at Lover's Point, so you know they picked a lovely place to […]
There is an amazing variety and concentration of life in the area which is sometimes covered by seawater and sometimes open to the air. The knowledgeable folks at the Seymour Center are delighted to help you learn more about this fascinating space. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
With all the information swirling about regarding the climate and the changes that seem to be everywhere, how is one to make sense of it? Ask a climate scientist. Where to find one? Come to MIIS and listen to this lecture and Q/A by a knowledgeable person who has studied the climate and the environment. http://miis.edu
This is the seventh in an annual presentation by the Middlebury Institute which brings together instructors from the College and local citizens in conversations about events and issues of the current day. Come and have your brain cells excited, at least.http://middlebury.edu
If this name is not familiar to you it's because you are not a fan of her different series of novels. Among them are, Menagerie, Pet Trouble, and Wings of Fire. She will be in town at Bookshop Santa Cruz signing copies of her latest work and talking to her readers and giving insight to […]
The lives of these two famous Carmel residents are the topic of an enlightening lecture by Eugene Raschowitz Roberts, a local historian and Robinson maven. http://carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org
Once again, the Local United Nations Association is sponsoring several thoughtful and compelling films about people and the environment around the world. From Madagascar to California's Napa Valley these shorts will bring alternative views to provide you with food for thought. Times of showings and titles are at http://unausamonterey.wordpress.com
The angry ranting comic comes to town. You may have seen Mr. Black on the Daily Show or one of his televised specials. Be warned, he is angry and vulgar. He is also very funny. http://goldenstatetheater.com
Salinas' downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com
Strange Name but quality music from all around the U.S. and other parts of the world. Most notably Buenos Aires and Chicago. At Zeph's in South Salinas.
