Oktoberfest

Messiah Lutheran Church 801 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We generally think of the festival as a raucous beer fueled party. This one is hosted by a church, so maybe the raucousness and beer are toned down a bit. You can find out for yourself. They have been at it for 24 years so they must have it figured out by now. More info […]

BowWow Jamboree

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) has come out to Toro Park and is having a fund raiser for their efforts. It will have food, fun, games, and animals for adoption. In addition  to being in a lovely setting. Come on out, check out the fun, consider the possibility of bringing an animal into your life. […]

Bow Wow Jamboree

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

A fundraiser for Animal Friends Rescue this party will be at Toro Park's Quail Meadow. There will be agility contests (for the animals) photo opportunities, an auction and much fun. In addition there will be food and wine. More information is available at http://www.animalfriendsrescue.org

Vertigo

San Juan Bautista State Park San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

It's the Hitchcock film not the affliction. The State Park at San Juan Bautista, site of some of the famous scenes in the movie, hosts a screening and guided tour of the mission and other significant buildings associated with the film. The tour starts at 3:30 at the Plaza Hotel, one of the State Park […]

Sand Casting Party

Monterey Glass Works 801b California St., Sand CIty, CA, United States

Here's a chance to play with very dangerous things under professional supervision. Molten glass, furnaces, and an object you bring from home will combine to create a one-of-a-kind object. Maybe it will be art, you decide. Sound like fun? get in touch with the folks at Monterey Glass Works in Sand City at 801b California […]

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

Fall is definitely in the air and that means fewer markets are open. So check before setting out to buy your fruits and vegetables. There are still many markets available and they will have the fresh produce you have come to enjoy so much. While the stone fruits of summer are disappearing there are apples […]

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)

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

Fall is definitely in the air and that means fewer markets are open. So check before setting out to buy your fruits and vegetables. There are still many markets available and they will have the fresh produce you have come to enjoy so much. While the stone fruits of summer are disappearing there are apples […]

National Drive Electric Week

Amtrak Station Market St. and Salinas St. , Salinas, CA, United States

Here's a great chance to drive an electric vehicle or bicycle, and just ask questions of people who know the answers (in English or Spanish). There will be all of this and more at the Amtrak Station and there's a big parking lot to do the driving in. You have questions and they have answers […]

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)

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

October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. […]

Farmers Market E.Alisal (11-4)

WIC Office 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

October is here and the fall fruits and vegetables are dominating the booths at the markets. The vendors of other goods still are available and the prepared foods booths are still offering tasty goods. While the weather is still mostly pleasant you have a good chance of getting wonderful things for gifts and your appetite. […]