Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (Fridays 12:30- 5:30)

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Although the season is drawing to a close in many areas, because of our mild climate our season continues. Many items change but there is still a wonderful selection of the veggies that thrive in fall, as well as many apples and other fruits. The local growers and their families will be glad to see […]

Ralph Maccio (Waxing On)

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Those of you who are fans of the Karate Kid movie(s) will recognize the name and the reference. Mr. Maccio held the title role. He has written a memoir of his days in the movies and Karate Kid in particular. Will be a fascinating evening for the fans. More details at http://www.riotheatre.com

Los Del Limit/ Panchito Arredondo

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

Fox Theater's latest lineup includes these two bands and many more. Check out the new names at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Chili Cook-Off

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

So many recipes, so many ways to delight the tastebuds (or burn them). At the Boardwalk along with the other wonderful diversions available there you can check out lots of chili masters' work. Maybe do the rides first, just to make sure everything stay in the right place.

Cars & Coffee

Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

Are you a fan of automobiles regardless of their age, brand, or style? Like to talk to the owners and get tips, stories etc? Here's a great idea. Wake up early on Saturday and come out to Laguna Seca Raceway between 8:00 and 10:00 and join the others (like-minded of course) and their vehicles. No […]

Clean Wheeling

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA, United States

Here's a chance to do good and have fun simultaneously. Bring your vehicle and a good attitude to Area 5 at the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (HHSVRA) and meet up to go all over and clean up the litter (and worse) that others have left.  It sounds like work but it isn't really. […]

Monterey Reptile Expo

Monterey County Fair and Event Center 2004 Fairground Rd,, Monterey Road, United States

This is another event whose title says it all. There will be displays, vendors, workshops, and lots of peer to peer interaction on the subject of reptiles. For two days at the Monterey Fairgrounds. If you have a question or concern, this would be a good place to make some contacts and see some interesting […]

Haunted Mine Tour

Monterey Fairgrounds Monterey , CA, United States

What better way to get ready for Halloween than scaring the heck out of yourself in a dark room? Here's a great opportunity for just that. At the Monterey County Fairgrounds they are sponsoring a Haunted Mine filled with dead miners and, we suppose, their canaries. From 6:00 until 9:30 each of the four last […]

Farmers Market Greenfield (Saturdays 9-1)

Greenfield El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA, United States

Although the season is drawing to a close in many areas, because of our mild climate our season continues. Many items change but there is still a wonderful selection of the veggies that thrive in fall, as well as many apples and other fruits. The local growers and their families will be glad to see […]

Glass Pumpkin Patch

Live Oak Grange Hall 1900 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

You can pick your own beautiful heirloom pumpkin, no carving though.  Come to the Live Oak Grange and indulge yourself at the same time that you benefit the Grange and its programs. Lots of unique glass pumpkins and seasonal art for sale from the studios of Chris Johnson in Davenport. http://www.chrisjohnsonglass.com for more details