Get into Your Sanctuary

Monterey Bay Kayaks 693 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Many don't know that the water around the Monterey Bay is a Marine Sanctuary. In order to help you get to know our world a little better they are sponsoring an event, Get Into Your Sanctuary. Lots of ways to participate, but a couple fun ones are; kayaking with some knowledgeable people, or helping with […]

Monterey Scottish Games

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

For the 52nd year the local ancestors of the denizens of the British Isles are celebrating their collective heritage. They will be drinking ale, throwing large poles about, flinging rocks, and some of them will eat haggis. In spite of this it is family friendly and lots of fun for the observers.  Come by and […]

Salinas Historic Walk

John Steinbeck Library Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, United States

The first Saturday of each summer month the Salinas Library is sponsoring a walk through the downtown area designed to expose the public to the history and different parts of the legacy of Salinas. Wear comfy shoes, bring a curious mind also.  http://salinaspubliclibrary.org

Fiesta in the Park

Carmel Valley Community Park 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Again Carmel Valley Kiwanis is giving everyone a reason to come to the sunny and welcoming atmosphere of Carmel Valley. This time there are two days of a big Fiesta in the Park. There will be music, food, crafts, a dog show and a pancake breakfast. When you put this together with a horseshoe contest […]

Get into your Sanctuary San Simeon

Coastal Discovery Center 1 San Simeon SLO Rd., San Simeon, CA, United States

Since there is also a sanctuary in this area (San Simeon) they also are celebrating their sanctuary.  There will be fishing lessons, microscope viewings of plankton, arguably the most important food source in the world, and more hands-on activities. See their website for more details. San Simeon SLO Rd. http://montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/cdc/welcome

Turkish Festival of Arts & Culture

Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

The 22nd annual celebration of the country that bridges Asia and Europe. All those centuries of culture, art and history on display here in Monterey. You an enjoy the treats of Turkey like baklava, kebaps, doner, or that very special coffee. When you are done with the coffee, have your fortune told from the grounds […]

Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay

Downtown Watsonville Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, United States

The city of Watsonville focuses its energy on a VERY important crop. Luckily, almost everyone LOVES strawberries.  Come out to the historic center of town and find every imaginable way to prepare and/or serve this delightful crop. http://cityofwatsonville.org

Santa Cruz Wharf Experience

Santa Cruz Wharf Santa Cruz, CA, United States

It juts out a half mile into the bay. As a result the wharf is useful to scientists and others who want a good view out into the water. For a few hours on every Saturday through August there will be docents out on the wharf to offer insight into why the wharf is important […]

15th Annual Hiroshima & Nagasaki Remembrance Day

Lover's Point Ocean View Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

After the destruction of the A-Bombs and the resulting horrors of the radiation, the world decided that these weapons are much too horrible to ever be used again. In commemoration of the hundreds of thousands of people killed in those attacks local citizens decided to remember by evoking aspects of Japanese culture into  a remembrance […]

Choreographers Showcase

Spector Dance Studio 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, United States

Once again, the Spector Dance Studio is presenting their Showcase of Choreographers' work. Eleven teachers and dancers from around the country come and let us see their creativity and innovation up close and in person.  http://spectordance.org