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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
The end of the season for the tours. There are three tours daily at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00. Visit the house and see the place where our favorite son was born. They have done a lovely job of restoring the place. The personnel are knowledgeable and most friendly. they will even accommodate latecomers. [email protected]
Take a tour through the boyhood home of Mr. Steinbeck, our most famous son. Especially for this year the upstairs rooms will be available also. Come by and tour with a knowledgeable docent then stay for lunch and a visit to the gift shop. Tours begin at 11 and 12 and 1. Latecomers can be […]
