Soul of CA

Monterey Farmers Market
2017-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our produce vendors come from all over California, from Salinas and Watsonville, to Fresno and Sacramento, selling Certified and Organic Certified produce.
Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few.
Our food vendors also serve up delicacies that are as international as our products serving up Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Mediterranean, and BBQ delicacies. In our Baker’s Alley you can find fresh pastries like baklava, European breads, cookies, muffins, pies, and cakes.
In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA,register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians.

Big Read (Remember the Titans)
2017-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
The movie with Denzel Washington as a coach dealing with the difficulties of racial relations in his community as well as coach football. As with the other prsentations this is with the intent of raising awareness of similar issues in our community of Monterey County.

Taste of Morgan Hill
2017-09-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2017-09-23 10:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Morgan Hill, Monterey St. , Morgan Hill, CA, United States
Saturday and Sunday will be filled with food and fun in downtown Morgan Hill. Not only that but there will be music, cars, vendors, exhibits and rides. The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will bring interesting wild animals for the education of us general public folks.

Marina Farmers' Market
2017-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
A gathering of local farmers offering a wide variety of produce.

Fremont Peak Observatory FPOA
2017-09-23 20:00 - 2018-02-01 23:00 | Fremont Peak Park, San Juan Bautisita, CA, 95045, United States
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.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival
2017-09-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You are correct, this is a film fest about nature and its magnificence. The Ventana Wilderness Association presents several films, long and short about the wild world. Beauty and thoughtful presentations are all but guaranteed.

Watsonville Nature Center
2017-09-23 11:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Watsonville Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville , CA, United States
Monterey Bay Birding Festival: Come out and enjoy the viewing in one of the world’s best places to view a multitude of birds and a wide variety of species. Experienced and knowledgeable people will be on hand to help identify them and direct you to the best sites for viewing. Bring out the “twitter” in you and your family. It’s fun, inexpensive and good exercise.

Renaissance Faire
2017-09-23 10:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Casa de Fruta, 10011 Pacheco Pass Road, Hollister, CA, United States
Huzzah! That’s what you say when you are happy or surprised at the Renaissance Fair(e). So many things to see and do and eat that one can’t list them all here. Every weekend from September 16th through October 15 brings lively entertainment, colorful costumes,and old time fun. You can join the fun by wearing a costume of your favorite type of Renaissance character. In the evenings there will be a concert featuring a Celtic rock band.

Old Town Farmers Market
2017-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Old Town Farmers’ Market, Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States
A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what’s new.

Beach SportFest
2017-09-23 08:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Del Monte Beach, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The theme here is “Healthy People Healthy Oceans” and there is a multitude of activities for all levels of fitness and interests. Everything from races through the water and on the beach to tire flipping and for the less motivated, movies. But you can also try yoga, beach volleyball and other in-between fun activities. On beautiful Del Monte Beach throughout each day.

Memorial Hospital Farmers Market
2017-09-22 13:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Big Read (A Better Life)
2017-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | King City Library, King City , CA, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
The movie “A Beter Life ” is part of the series dealing with communities and their racial relationships. This movie is an attempt to get all of us in Monterey County talking.

Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix
2017-09-22 10:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
In the lovely month of September the raceway hosts prototype and GT racing teams and their cars. See these splendid examples of automobile technology exhibit their stuff on one of the premier tracks in North America.

Ocean Trilogy Spector Dance
2017-09-22 07:30 - 2017-09-24 22:00 | Spector Dance Studio, 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, 93933, United States
Combining dance with multi-media support the Spector Dance School is presenting their piece about the endangered oceans and the work that many are doing to intervene. Scientific support comes in the form of the scientists at MBARI who give the pieces some gravitas. The three days of dance will cover different aspects of the danger and the work.
