Aug 12 Tuesday
Join us for Ben Lomond’s monthly Wee Kirk Market, a charming, old-fashioned farmers and makers market celebrating local artisans, farmers, musicians, and food vendors. Enjoy fresh produce, handcrafted goods, live music, and delicious eats in the heartof Ben Lomond.
This outstanding market takes place on the First Sunday of Every Month through October at 9500 Central Avenue in Ben Lomond.
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled community gathering.
Admission is Free.
Aug 23 Saturday
"Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Türkiye at the 25th Annual Monterey Turkish Arts & Culture Festival! Enjoy traditional music, folk dances, delicious cuisine, handmade crafts, and whirling dervish performances by the sea."
Sep 13 Saturday
When you attend or sponsor the Gala for the Arts, you’re not just supporting a one-night event. You're investing in young people and artists with big dreams.
You and your guests will enjoy a joyful evening of delicious food and drinks, a silent auction, and an uplifting program. We’ll honor incredible individuals: Gary Smith for Distinguished Service to the Arts and Jesús Ruvalcaba as our Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts. The Gala for the Arts will also feature live music from the Hilltown Bluegrass Band and include a pre-Gala peek in the newly renovated Hartnell Art Gallery.
After the Gala, guests are invited to attend The Western Stage's production of Bright Star, a heartwarming musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell set in the Blue Ridge Mountains between the 1920s and 1940s.
Learn more:https://hartnellfoundation.org/event/gala/
Aug 26 Tuesday
Discover family connections faster with Ancestry's Matches by Cluster! This smart new tool groups some of your DNA matches into color-coded clusters., helping you identify people who may descend from the same ancestor or ancestral couple. Instead of looking at matches one at a time, Matches by Cluster helps you see relationships between your matches, explore shared family lines, and break through tough genealogy brick walls. This new feature is available for AncestryDNA Pro Tools subscribers. We'll dive into a discussion of this new tool at our virtual Genealogy Work Group
To get the Zoom link, please contact Cathy at CathleenA@ci.salinas.ca.us
Aug 29 Friday
Hot August Night 2025 celebrates the 53rd Anniversary of Neil Diamond’s record-shattering concert series at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in August of 1972. This special performance commemorates the occasion by accurately recreating the original songs and the excitement of Neil Diamond’s most memorable shows and the resulting multi-platinum album.
Jack Wright's highly acclaimed national touring performance of NEIL DIAMOND's SONGS OF LIFE brings together the passionate ballads, soaring anthems and high-energy rock ‘n roll that encompass Neil's five decades of superstar performances. This memorable show is seamlessly woven together with fascinating stories, song explanations and powerful visual media that redefine the Neil Diamond tribute experience.
“This is as close as it gets.” Jennifer Strong - Soper-Reese Theater “Absolutely awesome! Pure Joy!” Judy LeBeau - Theater Artists Stage“An amazing experience!” Ike Wheeler - Arkansas State U.
Aug 30 Saturday
Sep 04 Thursday
Meet author and educator Mary Smathers, a storyteller with deep California roots and a lifelong passion for Latin America. A former teacher and administrator in the Salinas High School District, Mary brings history to life through unforgettable characters and rich historical detail.
Her new novel, Unfamiliar Territory, continues the journey begun in her debut novel, In This Land of Plenty—a sweeping family saga rooted in California’s dramatic past. This latest chapter follows one woman’s grit and perseverance through the chaos of the Gold Rush and Civil War eras. Mary will share insights from her novel and offer a fascinating window into California’s untamed early years at our Local Author Talk.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/jezUM3kfEE
For more information, contact Kate at KathrynB@ci.salinas.ca.us