Throughout October, Union Yoga is hosting donation-based classes to entice you to try something new for a good cause. Mid-day classes are better than an afternoon espresso to keep you fit and focused on the day in less than an hour! Funds raised through your donations will go toward Union Yoga's Teachers' Education Fund. Classes by donation are being held Mondays at 11:15am ("The Catalyst") and 12:15pm (Vinyasa Yoga) and on Wednesdays at 12:15pm (Vinyasa Yoga).

Anyone 18 years or older may stop in for a free flu shot at the library, 1pm-3:30pm on October 5. No appointments necessary.

This is first year of an exciting new partnership. Santa Clara County Library District and Santa Clara County Public Health Department are working together to help people stay healthy during flu season. Nurses from the Public Health Department will be providing the flu shots.

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone six months of age or older, but is particularly important for those at higher risk of severe influenza, including pregnant women, children under five years of age, adults over the age of 50, and people with certain underlying medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Pregnant women who get a flu shot not only protect themselves, but also help protect their babies in their first six months when they are still too young to be vaccinated.

For maximum protection, people should get the flu vaccine before flu season begins.

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the antibodies that protect against the flu to develop in the body.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting a flu vaccine before the end of October, whenever possible.

CampbellCon 2017 is coming soon on October 21st, but tickets are only going to be on sale until October 7th! If you're planning on attending this annual "micro con" you have until Saturday to get your tickets. It's a terrific sampling of what the big cons offer, but without the high ticket prices, parking problems, and other headaches associated with mega events. They have the same kind of special guests, cosplayers, and vendors that you'd find at a full scale Comic Con. Adult tickets are only $11 and a family pack can be purchased for just $35.

Plato's Closet Monterey has new hours! We're open Monday - Saturday, 10am-8pm, and Sunday, 11am-7pm. The buying counter will close one hour before the store closes. Come and visit us at 402 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Throughout the month of October 2017, Jacks Monterey and Peter B's Brewpub will donate $1 per Pink Panther Lemon Drop purchased to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County. Stop by and try one! Both Jacks Monterey and Peter B's are located at Portola Hotel & Spa.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Group of Monterey County, an all-volunteer organization of breast cancer survivors, provides emergency need-based grants that help patients in active treatment with their basic living expenses.

Have you ever tried Pilates? If not, now is the time! If you're a new student at Pilates Monterey, you can buy 8 classes and get 1 free, now through October 31, 2017. Drop by our studio at 533 Hartnell Street in Monterey to purchase your prepaid pack. If you have any questions, call us at 831-521-2410. (Please note that not all of our trainers are participating in this special.)

Did you know that Manduka makes amazing clothing for yoga and beyond? Like their legendary mats, they make well-made, modern clothing. Union Yoga sells mens's and women's Manduka clothing exclusively. A new shipment from their fall collection just arrived! We invite you to come and check it out at our studio, 244 Pearl Street in Monterey.

During the workday our energy often plummets in the afternoon. We find ourselves reaching for another cup of coffee or even a sweet treat. Skip the caffeine and sugar and take a yoga class instead! Join two of Om Studios' most experienced teachers to guide you through your lunch hour. Be prepared to breathe and sweat! After these 60-min classes, you'll be re-energized to embrace the rest of your day.

Lynn Cordell is teaching our Monday class, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Heated Vinyasa Yoga. The class combines upper and lower body strengthening, flexibility, and alignment-conscious movement in a continuous-flow style.

Kiara McBain is teaching our Wednesday class, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Ki Yoga: Energy Boost. This is a heated Vinyasa class focusing on breath and alignment. Postures are combined with applied kinesiology for added benefit.

Frutti de Mar Grill is happy to introduce our newest sandwich featuring chicken, fresh mozzarella, eggplant, and pesto sauce! Come and try it for lunch - we're located at 431 Tyler Street in Old Monterey.