History of Salt (on the Central Coast)

Cooper-Molera Adobe Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Just where did the Indians and European settlers get their salt? This essential element has to be present for humans and most animals to thrive. So where did it come […]

Mexican Independence Day Festival

san juan bautista mission 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista Mission, CA, United States

Viva Mexico!  On the 16 of September the people of Mexico began the effort to cast off the government of Spain. This is the continuation of that celebration after all […]

Aces High (Big Time Wrestling)

Salinas Armory Hall 100 Howard St., Salinas, CA, United States

Featuring several nationally known stars of the wrestling circuit and all the drama and excitement one has come to expect from the Wrestling world. Come check out the refurbished Armory […]

26th Annual Chili Cook-off

River Ranch @ Carmel Valley Ranch 1 Old Ranch Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

The Carmel Valley Women's Club is once again sponsoring their fabulous chili contest. Utilizing the best available judges and, of course, the talented pros and amateurs of the area they […]

East Coast Swing

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

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing […]

Monterey Bay Birding Festival

Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main St., Watsonville, CA, United States

As one of the best places on the planet for viewing and spotting birds what could be a good way to pass the time in this area? Go to a […]

Firestone Gran Prix of Monterey

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

This time around it's the open wheel Indy cars. They have their own growl and moan as they pass through the famous twists and turns of Laguna Seca. Like the […]

Mountain Sol Festival

Roaring Camp Railroad 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton, CA, United States

Featuring Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros, this will be another fun music experience up in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Lots of other known and less known names and bands […]

Food Truck Friday

Skypark 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Guess what? The food trucks are coming! There will also be good music and a beautiful Scotts Valley evening, and many happy well-fed people. The function is aimed at benefiting […]

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. […]