Community Calendar

Kick off the cycling season on the California coast at The World’s Premier Cycling Festival.

If you’re looking to Race & Ride & Demo, welcome home.

Four days of World-class Cycling, Trail Running, Family Programming, Camping, and One of the Largest Outdoor Sports Expo in North America. Includes professional and amateur bike racing, the Sea Otter Trail Run, Family Bike Day, kids’ races, demos, and a full festival environment.

Meet us in glorious Monterey, California, for the official start of the season at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic. Test ride the latest gear from 1,000(plus) bike brands and converse with cycling legends at the Sea Otter Expo. Rip through gnarly gravel and shred down massive berms in one of our 14 Races. Embrace the beauty of biking with our untimed Recreational Rides.

The Sea Otter Classic is more than a festival. More than a race. More than an Expo. It’s where the world comes to celebrate cycling.

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meeting to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. First Saturday of every month 2 PM at the Community Church of Carmel Valley.
CarmelOrchidSociety.org

Join us for our Semi-Annual Meeting of the Rio del Mar Improvement Association on Wednesday, April 15th at the Rio Sands Hotel Meeting Room.

Doors open at 6:00pm. The meeting is free to attend and open to all RDMIA Residents.

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DATE: Wednesday, April 15th
TIME: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
LOCATION: Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please visit RDMIA's Website for Additional Information & Program Details.

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Welcome to the Rio del Mar Improvement Association

Join a vibrant community where your voice truly matters! The Rio del Mar Improvement Association (RDMIA) is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and livability of our neighborhood, bringing together residents who share a passion for creating a welcoming and thriving environment for all.

More information is available at https://www.rdmia.org/
RDMIA
P.O. Box 274
Aptos, CA 95001-0274

Kick off the cycling season on the California coast at The World’s Premier Cycling Festival.

If you’re looking to Race & Ride & Demo, welcome home.

Four days of World-class Cycling, Trail Running, Family Programming, Camping, and One of the Largest Outdoor Sports Expo in North America. Includes professional and amateur bike racing, the Sea Otter Trail Run, Family Bike Day, kids’ races, demos, and a full festival environment.

Meet us in glorious Monterey, California, for the official start of the season at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic. Test ride the latest gear from 1,000(plus) bike brands and converse with cycling legends at the Sea Otter Expo. Rip through gnarly gravel and shred down massive berms in one of our 14 Races. Embrace the beauty of biking with our untimed Recreational Rides.

The Sea Otter Classic is more than a festival. More than a race. More than an Expo. It’s where the world comes to celebrate cycling.

Shake It Señora invites you to build community through joyful movement. Zumba workouts are offered T/Th&S begin August 5 at 8:30am at N Space Dance Studio, 170 Central Ave. Your first class is free when you mention this announcement. Learn more at ShakeItSenora.com or text Tracy at (919)995-55574.

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meeting to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. First Saturday of every month 2 PM at the Community Church of Carmel Valley.
CarmelOrchidSociety.org

Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m., offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers.

The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the Central Coast by presenting exceptional chamber music performances, commissioning new works, and supporting community education and outreach initiatives. This season reflects CMMB’s dual commitment to preserving the legacy of chamber music while advancing its evolution through contemporary voices.
CONCERT IV

Dover Quartet
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Sunset Center, Carmel
Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Recognized by BBC Music Magazine as “one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years,” the Dover Quartet presents a deeply expressive program blending historical depth with contemporary brilliance.

Jessie Montgomery – Strum
Franz Joseph Haydn – String Quartet No. 27 in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4
Karol Szymanowski – String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 37
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80 (“The Lick Quartet”)
This concert affirms CMMB’s dedication to programming that challenges, inspires, and uplifts.

About Chamber Music Monterey Bay

Founded in 1966, Chamber Music Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting a world-class concert series, commissioning new works, and offering education and outreach that makes chamber music accessible to diverse communities. Its programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and education for audiences of all ages.

Join us for our Semi-Annual Meeting of the Rio del Mar Improvement Association on Wednesday, April 15th at the Rio Sands Hotel Meeting Room.

Doors open at 6:00pm. The meeting is free to attend and open to all RDMIA Residents.

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DATE: Wednesday, April 15th
TIME: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
LOCATION: Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please visit RDMIA's Website for Additional Information & Program Details.

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Welcome to the Rio del Mar Improvement Association

Join a vibrant community where your voice truly matters! The Rio del Mar Improvement Association (RDMIA) is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and livability of our neighborhood, bringing together residents who share a passion for creating a welcoming and thriving environment for all.

More information is available at https://www.rdmia.org/
RDMIA
P.O. Box 274
Aptos, CA 95001-0274

Kick off the cycling season on the California coast at The World’s Premier Cycling Festival.

If you’re looking to Race & Ride & Demo, welcome home.

Four days of World-class Cycling, Trail Running, Family Programming, Camping, and One of the Largest Outdoor Sports Expo in North America. Includes professional and amateur bike racing, the Sea Otter Trail Run, Family Bike Day, kids’ races, demos, and a full festival environment.

Meet us in glorious Monterey, California, for the official start of the season at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic. Test ride the latest gear from 1,000(plus) bike brands and converse with cycling legends at the Sea Otter Expo. Rip through gnarly gravel and shred down massive berms in one of our 14 Races. Embrace the beauty of biking with our untimed Recreational Rides.

The Sea Otter Classic is more than a festival. More than a race. More than an Expo. It’s where the world comes to celebrate cycling.

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meeting to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. First Saturday of every month 2 PM at the Community Church of Carmel Valley.
CarmelOrchidSociety.org