Community Calendar

Celebrate Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD)'s 50th Anniversary by hiking/walking/moving 50 kilometers for 50 years (#50Kfor50Years) this November 2022.

Earn limited-edition, commemorative stickers by tracking your trail locations on social media for your chance to collect all five: Frog Pond Wetland Preserve, Garland Ranch Regional Park, Marina Dunes Preserve, Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, and Palo Corona Regional Park.

In addition, the first 200 participants who track their miles and complete 50 kilometers within the month of November will receive a special MPRPD 50th Anniversary T-shirt. Hike and move naturally at any MPRPD park and non-MPRPD managed locations and parks.

To continue celebrating MPRPD's 50th Anniversary, join us on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Palo Corona Regional Park for a free, in-person, outdoor celebration for all. For those who tracked their location and miles during MPRPD’s 50K for 50 Years campaign, limited-edition stickers and t-shirts will be available for pick up at the event on December 3.

Discover developments in mobility, airspace management, & carbon-neutral power while networking with some of the industry’s top performers!

Interested in drone, automation and robotics technology (DART)?

Curious about the opportunities and challenges of expanding DART on the central coast?

Passionate about building an inclusive and diverse community in the DART industry?

Join experts, entrepreneurs, educators, policy makers and enthusiasts to learn about these topics and more at the 2022 Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Symposium.

This year's theme, “Innovation Workforce: Ready to Fly,” focuses on the economic development opportunities and challenges of expanding our DART-innovation ecosystem on the Central Coast.

Discover developments in mobility, airspace management, carbon-neutral power, while networking with some of the industry’s top performers at California State University Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) scenic campus. Space is limited, so RSVP now!

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Discover how Monterey’s unique community and geographical assets can be leveraged to the advantage of our community and the future of the industry.

Engage with experts and learn how DART-related industries such as advanced air mobility, agriculture, clean energy, and more!

As an extension of their exceptional & tireless work and dedication in preserving the California Condor Population, the Ventana Wildlife Society's October 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat is available for viewing on their webite by using the link below. As with all the excellent videos in this series, the newest installment is once again fact-filled and provides a one-hour educational focus on “Everything Condors.” Highlight include an update by Legendary Senior Wildlife Biologist “Condor” Joe Burnett and the incredible Condor Crew on the Central California Flock including Traveler (171)’s re-release to the wild!

The VWS staff also share more relevant news, some very cool visuals plus the progress being made on their Big Sur Sanctuary Rebuild.

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THE NEXT ZOOMINAR-CHAT FOR OCTOBER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Tune-in to the recently-premiered October Zoom-Chat for real-time answers to your burning Condor Questions as the entire VWS Crew take you through another exciting update on the California Condor Flock.

Don't forget that more Information, including an amazing Archive of previous Zoom-Chats is available at the VWS Website!

BECOME A FREQUENT ZOOMER!!

If you join the monthly Zoom-Chats often and would prefer not to sign up each month, sign up to be a Frequent Zoomer!  Sign up to be a Frequent Zoomer - so you no longer need to ‘sign-up’ to join the monthly Zoom-Chats.

Same login link on the last Thursday of every month, 4:00pm (PT): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88403657303, no passcode

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VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY:

Our Mission:
Conserving native wildlife and their habitats through science, education and collaboration. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1977, we are recovering California Condors in the wild and providing outdoor education programs for more than 1,000 youth annually.

Mailing Address:
Ventana Wildlife Society
9699 Blue Larkspur Lane, Suite 105
Monterey, CA 93940
Main Number: (831) 455-9514
Fax Number: (831) 455-2846

You are invited to celebrate the holidays with the 11th Annual Fundraiser for The Carmel Public Library Foundation with a Hybrid Virtual or In-person Gingerbread Making for the Entire Family.

Create a gingerbread house at home and display throughout the holidays, or attend in person. Children will receive one gingerbread making kit and an individually wrapped cookie for a $25 donation to the Carmel Public Library Foundation, as well as a special goodie bag.

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IN-PERSON ATTENDEES:
Adults who want to attend will receive a glass of wine, sparkling wine or mimosa from a local winery and can enjoy a gourmet cheese and fruit tray for a $10.00 donation to the Carmel Public Library Foundation.
Additional glasses of wine can be purchased for a $5.00 donation.

LOCATION:
Where: Hofsas House at San Carlos & 4th Avenue at the Meeting Room Poolside, Carmel-by-the-Sea
When: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, either 10:30am or 1:30pm
Cost: $25.00 per Gingerbread House. This includes a cookie with hot chocolate or coffee.
→ Adults may purchase a glass of wine with small bites for $10.00.

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES PICK UP LOCATION:
Hofsas House at San Carlos & 4th Avenue, lower parking lot by the poolside, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Once confirmed, please pick up your gingerbread making kit on Friday, December 2nd between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

DECEMBER 3RD VIRTUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING:
Gingerbread house participants have the option to submit their photos and videos on the Hofsas House Hotel and Carmel Public Library Foundation Facebook and Instagram page. A collage of photos and videos will be emailed to all that participated by end of day Monday, December 5th.

TO ENTER THE DRAWING:
To qualify for the drawing you must submit a photo and/or video on Saturday, Dec. 3rd by 7pm to marci@thebuzzpr.net

PRIZES:
Participants will be selected at random to win a One-Night Stay subject to availability at the Hofsas House Hotel in a family suite and a $100 gift certificate for fondue and family fun at Lugano’s Swiss Bistro!

RESERVATIONS:
Space is limited to fifty (50) Gingerbread Houses.

Reservations required through Eventbrite and pre-paid. For additional information and registration please visit our website at carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org

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Lugano’s Swiss Bistro & Hofsas House Hotel thank you for your donation to the Carmel Public Library Foundation.

CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Corner of 6th & Mission, Carmel

Monterey Peninsula Voices presents “Carry the Light” for its annual holiday musical celebration on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th. The 80-member Community Choir will offer a variety of holiday tunes from playful to serious, to bring light and joy to its audiences.

The program features a first act with a mix of holiday music, honoring cherished traditions with a whimsical touch. Such lighthearted tunes include “Nutcracker Jingles,” “The Holiday Tango,” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Other pieces bringing melodic beauty include “Carry the Light,” “Winter Lullaby” and “Hannukah.”

Following intermission, the Voices Choir will perform a new Five-movement Work of “Magnificat” from American composer Taylor Scott Davis. The concert will end with its traditional singalong. “Peace, Peace / Silent Night.”

“In our current time, we need to bring light to each other more than ever,” remarked Dr. Sean Boulware, MPV Conductor. “Monterey Peninsula Voices will be singing holiday songs that will move and lighten your mood!”

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Both concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Pacific Grove located at 915 Sunset Drive at the following times:
→ 7:00pm on Saturday, December 3rd
→ 2:00pm on Sunday, December 4th

Tickets are available on the Choir’s Website at www.mpvoices.org. Prices are:
→ $30.00 General Admission
→ $25.00 Seniors / Military / Students
→ $20.00 for Children 12 Years of Age and under

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Monterey Peninsula Voices is the choir that sings under the auspices of the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society. MPV is a non-auditioned choir which welcomes all singers from throughout Monterey County.

Monterey Peninsula Choral Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, publicly supported organization under Sections 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code, FEIN 94-6130874 and is incorporated and registered in California. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

For more information, please visit https://www.mpvoices.org/.

MONTEREY PENINSULA VOICES
PO Box 1295
Monterey, CA 93942
831-296-2211
mpvoices@mpvoices.org

As an extension of their exceptional & tireless work and dedication in preserving the California Condor Population, the Ventana Wildlife Society's October 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat is available for viewing on their webite by using the link below. As with all the excellent videos in this series, the newest installment is once again fact-filled and provides a one-hour educational focus on “Everything Condors.” Highlight include an update by Legendary Senior Wildlife Biologist “Condor” Joe Burnett and the incredible Condor Crew on the Central California Flock including Traveler (171)’s re-release to the wild!

The VWS staff also share more relevant news, some very cool visuals plus the progress being made on their Big Sur Sanctuary Rebuild.

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THE NEXT ZOOMINAR-CHAT FOR OCTOBER IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Tune-in to the recently-premiered October Zoom-Chat for real-time answers to your burning Condor Questions as the entire VWS Crew take you through another exciting update on the California Condor Flock.

Don't forget that more Information, including an amazing Archive of previous Zoom-Chats is available at the VWS Website!

BECOME A FREQUENT ZOOMER!!

If you join the monthly Zoom-Chats often and would prefer not to sign up each month, sign up to be a Frequent Zoomer!  Sign up to be a Frequent Zoomer - so you no longer need to ‘sign-up’ to join the monthly Zoom-Chats.

Same login link on the last Thursday of every month, 4:00pm (PT): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88403657303, no passcode

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VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY:

Our Mission:
Conserving native wildlife and their habitats through science, education and collaboration. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1977, we are recovering California Condors in the wild and providing outdoor education programs for more than 1,000 youth annually.

Mailing Address:
Ventana Wildlife Society
9699 Blue Larkspur Lane, Suite 105
Monterey, CA 93940
Main Number: (831) 455-9514
Fax Number: (831) 455-2846

You are invited to celebrate the holidays with the 11th Annual Fundraiser for The Carmel Public Library Foundation with a Hybrid Virtual or In-person Gingerbread Making for the Entire Family.

Create a gingerbread house at home and display throughout the holidays, or attend in person. Children will receive one gingerbread making kit and an individually wrapped cookie for a $25 donation to the Carmel Public Library Foundation, as well as a special goodie bag.

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IN-PERSON ATTENDEES:
Adults who want to attend will receive a glass of wine, sparkling wine or mimosa from a local winery and can enjoy a gourmet cheese and fruit tray for a $10.00 donation to the Carmel Public Library Foundation.
Additional glasses of wine can be purchased for a $5.00 donation.

LOCATION:
Where: Hofsas House at San Carlos & 4th Avenue at the Meeting Room Poolside, Carmel-by-the-Sea
When: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, either 10:30am or 1:30pm
Cost: $25.00 per Gingerbread House. This includes a cookie with hot chocolate or coffee.
→ Adults may purchase a glass of wine with small bites for $10.00.

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES PICK UP LOCATION:
Hofsas House at San Carlos & 4th Avenue, lower parking lot by the poolside, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Once confirmed, please pick up your gingerbread making kit on Friday, December 2nd between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

DECEMBER 3RD VIRTUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING:
Gingerbread house participants have the option to submit their photos and videos on the Hofsas House Hotel and Carmel Public Library Foundation Facebook and Instagram page. A collage of photos and videos will be emailed to all that participated by end of day Monday, December 5th.

TO ENTER THE DRAWING:
To qualify for the drawing you must submit a photo and/or video on Saturday, Dec. 3rd by 7pm to marci@thebuzzpr.net

PRIZES:
Participants will be selected at random to win a One-Night Stay subject to availability at the Hofsas House Hotel in a family suite and a $100 gift certificate for fondue and family fun at Lugano’s Swiss Bistro!

RESERVATIONS:
Space is limited to fifty (50) Gingerbread Houses.

Reservations required through Eventbrite and pre-paid. For additional information and registration please visit our website at carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org

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Lugano’s Swiss Bistro & Hofsas House Hotel thank you for your donation to the Carmel Public Library Foundation.

CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Corner of 6th & Mission, Carmel

Monterey Peninsula Voices presents “Carry the Light” for its annual holiday musical celebration on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th. The 80-member Community Choir will offer a variety of holiday tunes from playful to serious, to bring light and joy to its audiences.

The program features a first act with a mix of holiday music, honoring cherished traditions with a whimsical touch. Such lighthearted tunes include “Nutcracker Jingles,” “The Holiday Tango,” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Other pieces bringing melodic beauty include “Carry the Light,” “Winter Lullaby” and “Hannukah.”

Following intermission, the Voices Choir will perform a new Five-movement Work of “Magnificat” from American composer Taylor Scott Davis. The concert will end with its traditional singalong. “Peace, Peace / Silent Night.”

“In our current time, we need to bring light to each other more than ever,” remarked Dr. Sean Boulware, MPV Conductor. “Monterey Peninsula Voices will be singing holiday songs that will move and lighten your mood!”

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Both concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Pacific Grove located at 915 Sunset Drive at the following times:
→ 7:00pm on Saturday, December 3rd
→ 2:00pm on Sunday, December 4th

Tickets are available on the Choir’s Website at www.mpvoices.org. Prices are:
→ $30.00 General Admission
→ $25.00 Seniors / Military / Students
→ $20.00 for Children 12 Years of Age and under

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Monterey Peninsula Voices is the choir that sings under the auspices of the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society. MPV is a non-auditioned choir which welcomes all singers from throughout Monterey County.

Monterey Peninsula Choral Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, publicly supported organization under Sections 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code, FEIN 94-6130874 and is incorporated and registered in California. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

For more information, please visit https://www.mpvoices.org/.

MONTEREY PENINSULA VOICES
PO Box 1295
Monterey, CA 93942
831-296-2211
mpvoices@mpvoices.org

During the upcoming holiday season, bring your family and friends to create wonderful memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf! Fisherman's Wharf Association is proud to sponsor and hold its “6th Annual Christmas on the Wharf” event festivities on Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California.
In addition to beautiful decorations throughout the month of December, Christmas on the Wharf features free weekend live entertainment including holiday musical performances such as choirs, community caroling, youth dancers, a variety of singers and more, and Santa visits at his Santa House on the Wharf.

When:
Christmas on the Wharf performances will span three weekends from Friday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 18th. Festive holiday decorations and photo ops can be enjoyed daily in December through January 2, 2023.
Santa Visits at his Santa House and musical and dance performances at various times during the weekend will be held on:
Fridays (December 2nd, 9th, 16th) from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays (December 3rd, 10th, 18th) from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
* Note: December 10th will be 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sundays (December 4th, 11th, 18th) from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The majestic 23-foot Christmas tree will be surrounded by illuminated sea creatures and beautiful decorations up and down Old Fisherman’s Wharf.
Santa Claus will be on site for Santa Visits at his house next to Abalonetti’s Bar and Grill on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays.
There will also be a special Holiday Safety Afternoon on the Wharf on Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Representatives from the Monterey Police Department will be on site with holiday safety information and giveaways. There will also be a fire engine, Monterey Fire Boat demonstrations in the Monterey Harbor and representatives from the Monterey Fire Department.

Community Caroling on the Wharf in December: New this year during Christmas on the Wharf, the public is invited to come and sing Christmas carols during "Community Caroling on the Wharf" on Sunday, December 4th, 11th and 18th from 5 pm - 6:30 pm at the head of the Wharf near the majestic Christmas tree. This fun caroling event each Sunday will be coordinated by members of His Grace Ministries International Church who will bring a monitor with the words of the carols. Bundle up, bring friends and family and join us in celebrating the holiday season!

The Brighten the Harbor Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Sunday, December 4th from 5:15 pm - 7:00 and come and enjoy the beautiful lights on the boats that pass by Old Fisherman's Wharf at 5:30 pm and return to pass by around 6:15 pm as well.

Talented performers of holiday music and dance will be on site at various times. Currently scheduled are performances by The Dance Center’s Musical Performance Troupe, Carmel Presbyterian Church Choir, Watsonville Community Band Ensemble, Nā Haumāna, The Bard and the Bird, Peninsula Harmony Company, Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir. The schedule is posted and updated on the Christmas on this Wharf event page. If you want, bring along a folding chair to kick back and enjoy these great performances.
(See attached for the schedule of performances.)

“Christmas on the Wharf” will feature holiday musical entertainment including choirs and community caroling, a dazzling array of beautiful holiday lights and decorations, a 23-foot Christmas tree, holiday-themed inflatables on display, silhouetted lit trees, tin soldiers, free Santa “meet and greet” visits, photo ops with Santa, and more. There will also be giant holiday-lighted sea life animals and holiday-themed inflatables on display.
Families are encouraged to come meet Santa and his elves to create special memories. Enjoy free Santa visits at his “house” and have a photo op for kids and family. There will also be a Toy Drop at Santa’s house for Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps plus donations are encouraged in the red Salvation Army kettle at the head of the Wharf.

Each weekend of Christmas on the Wharf, there will be several different types of hot cocoa, coffee drinks, hot apple cider and cookies available for purchase at various Wharf merchants, including Dock Side Fish Market near the top of the Wharf and Water+Leaves near the end of the Wharf, among others. The three candy shops on the Wharf, Carousel Candies, Candy World and the Wharf Chocolate Factory, will offer an array of very special holiday sweet treats for purchase during December, too.

There will also be great Christmas shopping, al fresco and indoor dining, whale watching, fishing, sailing, glass bottom boat rides, strolling, watching marine life and more fun this holiday season on the Wharf. Many Christmas specials will be provided by Wharf merchants. The Wharf’s festive holiday decorations will stay up until January 2, 2023. There will be Ice Skating By the Bay nearby on the Custom House Plaza from November 25th – January 1, 2023. On Friday and Saturday evenings, December 9th and 10th, the Wharf will be a stop off site during the Christmas in the Adobes tours in Downtown Monterey. The Wharf is also a great place to view the Monterey Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade on Sunday, December 4th starting at 5:30 pm. Many of the restaurants, stores and other businesses are open 365 days a year and everyone is invited to enjoy their special celebrations at the Wharf.

Where:
Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California. Directions: GPS to 202 Washington Street. Parking in the Waterfront Lot adjacent to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Parking is also available in the nearby City of Monterey East and West Garages in Downtown Monterey off of Del Monte/Franklin/Tyler. It is also available in the Heritage Harbor Parking Lot off of Pacific and Scott Street. Rent a bicycle or ride your own, rent a Segway or simply stroll to the Wharf via Downtown Monterey or the Rec Trail. Directions: https://www.montereywharf.com/map.html Information: www.montereywharf.com or call (831) 238-0777.

The Everett Program(EP) 4th Annual Student Project Showcase is an opportunity for our students to showcase their 2022 projects. Small scale impacts are key to making incremental change that reverberates to large and long term transformations. Our students’ stories uplift local and global initiatives that they have engaged in collaboratively with community partners. They also reflect on their journey towards working in solidarity with impacted voices. We are excited to celebrate this emerging generation of changemakers together!

Throughout the showcase there will be a chance for you to connect with like minded movements and organizations, participate in a raffle, enjoy food and get to know our Everett Program community!

The EP Student Showcase will take place on December 2nd, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the London Nelson Community Center.

The showcase will be a hybrid event so everyone has the option to attend in person or through zoom. Registration for both in-person and virtual event here!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our showcase coordinators, Phoenix Woodall (pwoodall@ucsc.edu) and Tina Bullington (kbulling@ucsc.edu).