Nov 05 Thursday
The sanctuary at St. Mary's by the Sea is now open on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. You are welcome to visit the church and hear our organist, Dr. Elliot Jones, practice on the glorious Schantz organ. Questions are welcome.
Nov 06 Friday
Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meetings to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. Meetings are held from 2:00pm to 4:00m on the First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events) at the Community Church of Carmel Valley. Monthly meetings feature Informative Speakers and an Opportunity to win Orchids, Food and Fun.
The Society also has a Picnic, Excursion and Holiday Dinner as well as sponsoring an Orchid Market in the Fall.
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DATE: First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events)TIME: 2:00pm to 4:00pmLOCATION: Community Church of Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, CarmelADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information is available at CarmelOrchidSociety.org
THE CARMEL ORCHID SOCIETYA Group of Orchid Enthusiasts based near Carmel, California who enjoy getting together to learn about Orchids and their Culture. We are also dedicated to exposing the public to the beauty and allure of these plants.
P.O. Box 223462, Carmel California 93922-3462Info@CarmelOrchidSociety.org
Nov 07 Saturday
GET READY TOBuild, discover,experimentand PLAY!Saturday, Nov. 710 a.m.–2 p.m.Monterey Peninsula College980 Fremont St., MontereyFREE FAMILY FUN • HANDS-ON STEM • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD TRUCKSBring the whole family for a FREE day of hands-on STEM fun featuringinteractive experiments, demonstrations, games, arts and crafts, a giantinflatable slide, live entertainment and more!EXPLORE ACTIVITIES FROMMPC STEM departments and community partners including Joby, MIRA, MY MuseumWheelie Mobilee, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Sea Otter Savvy, VentanaWildlife Society, WOW Smiles and more.Come hungry — food trucks on site! Food and treats available forpurchase.FREE ADMISSION • ALL AGES WELCOMETICKETS ARE FREE — RESERVE NOWReserve your free tickets on Eventbrite!Search “MPC Family STEM Day” on eventbrite.com
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your understanding of the Arboretum's plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide and the people who join in. You might learn more about the birds and mammals that make this land their home or about the amazing physical adaptations that plants have evolved to better deal with extreme weather and climate conditions.
Tours given on the 1st Saturday of each month - at 11am
Tour is FREE with paid admission!
Meet your tour guide(s) at the entrance to the Visitor Parking lot. Walks will be about one hour.
Tours cancelled if the weather is unsuitable.
Nov 08 Sunday
Our Beginning Birding field trips are held on the second Sunday of each month. They begin at 9:00 AM at the west side of the Social Hall (main lodge, located HERE). You may park anywhere on the Conference Grounds (no need for a permit) and there are two handicapped parking spots at the Social Hall meeting location. This trip will introduce participants to the birds of Asilomar, tips and tricks to identify them, and guidance on how to locate and observe birds no matter where you are! We'll travel along an even, paved fully accessible pathways with places to stop and sit as well. The field trip will end a little before noon, back at the Social Hall. RSVP required!
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Nov 11 Wednesday