A historic night-time parade featuring the members of the community and the festivities around the celebration of "Big Week" here in Salinas.

A historic night-time parade featuring the members of the community and the festivities around the celebration of "Big Week" here in Salinas.

A variety of dates available to use the "Challenger" telescope and often the telescopes of the members to view the wonders of the night (even daytime) sky.

A variety of dates available to use the "Challenger" telescope and often the telescopes of the members to view the wonders of the night (even daytime) sky.

A gathering of local farmers with a wide selection of produce.

A gathering of local farmers with a wide selection of produce.

Dozens of cars representing years of fabulous automobile design on view at the lovely grounds of the Carmel Mission. This and many others are part of Car Week festivities happening at numerous venues around the peninsula.

Dozens of cars representing years of fabulous automobile design on view at the lovely grounds of the Carmel Mission. This and many others are part of Car Week festivities happening at numerous venues around the peninsula.

Each week Seaside presents a wonderful band (or two) with a blues influence. Come enjoy a sunny (maybe) afternoon with a large group of like-minded music lovers. This week is The Joint Chiefs and aria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesiana Band. Nationally known and likely to put on a great show.

Each week Seaside presents a wonderful band (or two) with a blues influence. Come enjoy a sunny (maybe) afternoon with a large group of like-minded music lovers. This week is The Joint Chiefs and aria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesiana Band. Nationally known and likely to put on a great show.