Art Talk (1st Friday)

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

As part of the First Friday events the Library is sponsoring a talk on the arts. Jesus Nunez will focus on visual arts and Antonia Fiske will bring insights on written work. (Probably predictable at the Steinbeck Center.)  info at [email protected]  or 831-758-7041.

Waves & Wildlife Celebration

Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This is a photographic exhibit and contest sponsored by Save Our Shores and NOAA (the folks who manage the Marine Sanctuary). n addition the brewers at Discretion Brewery will be supplying some of their distinctive and tasty concoctions for enjoyment. Bring your own mug/glass. That way it will be even better for the ocean.   phone […]

Pacific Grove First Friday

Lighthouse Avenue lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. […]

Art in the Pastures of Heaven (12th Annual)

Church of The Good Shepherd 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, United States

Local artists and the church have been benefiting from this event for 11 years. The items for sale, the wine and beer, the food, and the art displayed are all locally made.  There is a raffle of items which will directly benefit the church and many works of art in as many media as you […]

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For you […]

Cars & Coffee

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

Occasionally the folks at Weather Tech Raceway (Laguna Seca to locals) open the track and paddock to car lovers and their vehicles. They provide the coffee, from Castle Rock Coffee, and you supply the car. Or someone else does and you look at them. Today is one opportunity for you to come in (for free) […]

150th Celebration Weekend

Downtown San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

It's a whole weekend devoted to the history of San Juan Bautista. Parades, parties, Pancake Breakfast and so much more.  (Some don't even start with "P".)How often do you get to help celebrate a 150th birthday? Come and help San Juan make it really festive. http://sanjuanbautistaca.com

Civil War Days

San Benito Historical Park 8300 Airline Highway Rd. (Hwy 25), Tres Pinos, CA, United States

Think back to a time when our nation was truly ripped apart by the violent confrontations between armies of men. The folks at the San Benito Historical Society are making this easy for two days in September, the 7th and 8th. Starting at 9;00 AM each day they will have battle re-enactments, speakers, and other […]

Castle Rock Guided Walks

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Dr., Los Gatos, CA, United States

Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31st the staff at Castle Rock State Park will be taking folks like you on hikes through the impressive forest that is this park. They begin at 11:00 and last an hour, the hike is just over a mile and filled with lots of interesting things.

John Steinbeck War Correspondent

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

For those of us who only read Steinbeck as required this part of his life is non-existent. But he went to WWII and Vietnam to write about the lives of soldiers, much like his work with the everyday people of his novels. Dr. David Wrobel will bring this part of our local famous person to […]