Volunteers are the heart of First Night Monterey and why First Night Monterey is able to produce our festivals for the community! We need volunteers both before and during our big New Year’s Eve event on December 31, 2015.

Before New Year’s Eve, we need to paint murals, make puppets, and finish our peace poles. We invite you to sign up and join us at our art studio at Archer Park Center.

During First Night Monterey, we are seeking production gurus, a schedule coordinator, New Year’s Eve site managers and assistants, will call, and kiosk sales managers. If you volunteer 4+ hours a First Night Monterey, you’ll get free admission.

A message from Nicole Martin, owner of Ma's Green Living:

As you may or may not know, I now have retail roommates at Ma's Green Living. As I announced a couple months back, Gypsea opened a pop-up shop in my store. Gypsea consists of my mom, Linda Martin-Hellyer, and her best friend, Paula Watson.

I had been working on ways to keep my lovely shop open to our local community to keep being able to provide the service of teaching and offering supplies to support our community in living a life with less impact on the environment. Unfortunately, the store was not supporting itself and I was going to have to close my doors this month, but luckily Gypsea came along at the right moment to join our forces together.

Now because of Gypsea I get to keep my doors open and get to offer more even cooler products and events at my store! Gypsea brings a new flavor to the store and has enhanced our positive energy and vibe. At first look it may seem like they may be an opposing force sharing the store, but as you gaze upon their gorgeous items you will see that they fit in perfectly.

Gypsea is a combination of Paula's vintage items and original Tarot art, as well as Linda's handmade wigs, hats, fascinators, and crystal ball photography. Linda also hosts guided group meditations and does Egyptian Stone readings, while Paula offers Tarot readings.

Please make them feel welcome as they are the reason Ma's Green Living is still here. Also thank you for all your continued support for what will be 3 years in business in January!

UPDATE: The Lighthouse Tunnel will not be closed on the night of November 17. The work was completed more quickly than expected.

The Lighthouse Tunnel will close in both directions overnight on Monday and Tuesday, November 16 and 17, 2015 from approximately 8pm to 7am. The northbound lanes of the tunnel (towards Pacific Grove) will close at 8pm, followed by closure of the southbound lanes. Northbound lanes will re-open by 7am, with southbound lanes re-opening by 8am.

This is part of the City of Monterey’s removal of the fountain at Custom House Plaza (being done under an agreement with California State Parks, which owns the Plaza). Work on the plaza will continue through mid-December. Custom House Plaza will remain open to the public during the fountain removal with full access to the waterfront and Fisherman’s Wharf.

The City will take advantage of the tunnel closure to complete another project at Lighthouse curve including repairs to two manholes, part of a sewer rehabilitation project.

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Some of the Best Barbecue Gets a Music Boost
by Marc Anderson
Monterey County Weekly, 11/12/15