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Herb classes at Pearl Hour explore the flavors of craft spirits, and much more.
by Dave Faries
Monterey County Now, 09/19/24
Fall flavors have returned to Sunrise Cafe! Embrace the season with our beloved Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Cinnamon French Toast. These fall favorites are here to warm your mornings and satisfy your cravings.
Join us at Sunrise Cafe, 204 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey, and taste the cozy comfort of fall on your plate.
Get ready, Monterey! On October 11, tickets will go on sale for Monterey's signature holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes, on December 13 & 14. Stroll the streets of Monterey and tour the many beautifully decorated historic adobes with soft holiday lights and entertainment.
Tickets are $30 per night for adults and free for children and youth age 17 and under. A two-night Gold Pass is $45. Discounts available for active military personnel. Proceeds benefit Monterey State Historic Park children's educational and school history programs.
Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Custom House Store at 1 Custom House Plaza (open Thu-Sun, 11am-3pm) or the Pacific House Store at 20 Custom House Plaza (open Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm). Discounted tickets for active military personnel must be purchased in-person. Tickets are non-refundable.
The City of Monterey's Community Police Academy course is now accepting applications. Classes meet every Wednesday, 6pm-9pm, for 11 weeks, February 5 - April 16, 2025 at Monterey Police Department (351 Madison Street in Monterey).
This program is designed to provide Monterey residents with an interactive, hands-on, comprehensive overview of policing, and to provide participants with an understanding of the job, knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the modern day community-focused police officer.
Class time includes an introduction to the organization, patrol procedure, recruitment and training, records / jail, traffic engineering, police department structure, arrest, detention, use of force, firearms safety, 21st Century policing, and more. You'll learn directly from the men and women of the MPD and even go on a ride-along.
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in the City of Monterey, and have no felony convictions or any misdemeanor arrests within the last 12 months.
Please fill out the application form here.
Webster Street Art Gallery presents an exhibit of abstract paintings by Monterey artist Peter F. Collins. These vibrant acrylic paintings, each 24" x 30", will be on display through November 15 at 188 Webster Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
In creating these colorful, abstract pieces, Collins worked more spontaneously than ever before, diving into his subconscious in search of a more emotional quality.
A message from the City of Monterey:
San Carlos Beach on Cannery Row in Monterey reopened on October 4, 2024, after being closed since August 19 due to an influx of sea lions that crowded the beach during their annual migration to Monterey from the Channel Islands.
This year, the sea lions made their main landing spot at San Carlos Beach. Hundreds of (mostly male) sea lions are here taking advantage of the abundant food that is close to shore within the Monterey Bay.
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff have been a vital partner in helping the City understand the sea lions’ behavior and helped with City’s decision to close the beach to ensure public safety and the safety of the sea lion population.
Marine mammal experts expect the sea lions to return to the Channel Islands at some point soon. Although unlikely, if the sea lions repopulate San Carlos Beach, the City of Monterey may have to close the beach again.
- October 4, 2024
A reminder: Marine mammals, including sea lions, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. People who harass, feed, capture, or kill any marine mammal could face a hefty fine or even jail time.
La Bahia Restaurant at 675 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey now offers both in-person and drop-off catering! Call us at 831-884-5269 for a quote. We have a variety of packages available.
With in-person catering, our staff comes to you, grilling everything up fresh onsite.
Choose from the Bahia Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, al pastor, birria), the Deluxe Package (jeezy shrimp and quesabirria tacos), the Birria Package (quesabirria tacos), or the Carbon Package (street and quesabirria tacos - carne asada, chicken, birria).
With drop-off catering, all you have to do is place your order and we'll drop off the prepared ingredients at your venue of choice where your guests can assemble their own plates.
Choose from a Taco Bar (carne asada, chicken, al pastor), a Flautas Bar (chicken or beef), a Sopes Bar (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken), a Fajita Bar (chicken or steak), or Burrito Bowls (carne asada, al pastor, or chicken).
Mattress Nation's Fall Savings Event is happening through October 15, 2024. Save up to $800 off select Stearns and Foster adjustable mattress sets and up to $400 off select Sealy adjustable mattress sets.
Come see canine sales assistant Hannah and her human buddy, salesperson Laura, at our local (and locally-owned) Mattress Nation shop, 296 Lighthouse Ave in Monterey.
We are looking for volunteers for our 17th Annual Oktoberfest Fun Run Event! This is a great opportunity for students to complete service hours.
Campbell Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk
Volunteer Shifts:
Packet Pickup - Friday, October 18th 3pm-5:30pm, 5pm-7:15pm or 3pm-7:15pm at Sports Basement
Assist with distributing the race packets, shirts and goodie bags to registered runners.
Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk Event - Saturday, October 19th 8:15am-11:45am at Campbell Park
Assist with cheering on runners, pass out medals, waters, set up and break down.
Volunteers under 13 must have an adult present with them in order to volunteer. Volunteers can receive community service hour verification after the event.
Questions - Contact laurenc@campbellca.gov
Recycled Records is celebrating our one year anniversary under new ownership October 1-13, 2024 with a huge sale.
We have tons of records marked at $1 plus sales on CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs. And that's not all! We're also offering 40% off all Record Store Day exclusive albums and discounts on new Recycled Record t-shirts and stickers.
Visit us at 604 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey - we're open every day, 11am-6pm, and ready to share some good music with you.
We want to thank all those who've supported us this last year. We're looking forward to keeping this historic little shop going for years to come!
Lace up your sneakers and get ready for an Oktoberfest Fun Run like no other! 
Whether you’re decked out in lederhosen or ready to conquer the 10K or 5K, join us on Saturday, October 19th at Campbell Park for a morning of fitness and fun. 
After the race, stroll over to Downtown Campbell for Oktoberfest celebrations with great food, music, drinks, and dancing. 
Good news! The deadline to register with the 10K/5K race shirt and medal has been extended until October 8th so there's still time to score your race swag! 
Plus, all participants will receive a goodie bag with treats, including discounts from our amazing Sponsors!!
Special offer: Ages 21 and under can enjoy a $20 discount at checkout!
Don’t wait—register today and join the fun! See you at the starting line! 
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Venture Gallery presents the paintings of William Eatmon, our featured local artist for October. His latest exhibit, Big Cats, features six original paintings of the world's largest wild cats.
The majestic beauty of these big cats - the lion, jaguar, tiger, Siberian tiger, clouded leopard, and snow leopard - is unique in the animal world. The six paintings, each 24 in. x 24 in., are all available for sale.
Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. William Eatmon's artwork will be featured through October 2024. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.
Paris Bakery has new Halloween treats available, including beautifully hand decorated cookies (skeletons, ghosts, and pumpkins), a jack-o'-lantern fruit tart, and vanilla or chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate spiders.
Visit us at 271 Bonifacio Place in Downtown Old Monterey, or call us to place your order in advance, 831-646-1620. These sweet treats make great gifts for anyone who loves spooky season.
Rosine's Restaurant has announced new cocktails and mocktails for Fall 2024! Visit us at 434 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey.
Apple Cider Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, apple cider, and pumpkin spice syrup
Apple Pie Old Fashioned
John Culcasi (GM/owner) creates his own syrups and infusions for his signature cocktails. This drink features a cinnamon spiced infused Four Roses Bourbon, with maple syrup, chocolate bitters, and star anise
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice RumChata, coffee liqueur, espresso, and chocolate bitters
La Rosina
This new drink is dedicated to our family matriarch, Rosine, made with Ketel One Citroen, Italicus, cranberry, prosecco, and fresh lime
Apple Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Apple cider, ginger beer, cinnamon, lime, and fresh mint
Having a party? Freedom Bakery is now offering dessert party trays featuring cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs, and our signature Dream Log (chocolate chiffon cake rolled with whipped cream). All are made with love in our family-owned bakery in Watsonville and available for pick-up at our Monterey boutique, Friday-Sunday, 10am-1pm, at 305 Webster Street.
Each party tray, which comes with a lovely bamboo dessert tray, can be purchased for $68-$210, depending on the size. We are happy to exclude treats containing nuts on request.
These are beautiful dessert trays for all occasions - formal and informal - including the upcoming holiday season, when we gather with friends, family, and co-workers. Please place your order at least 3 days in advance on our website.
Epicenter Cycling is having our biggest bike sale in 15 years! Visit our Monterey store at 230 Lighthouse Avenue, where you can save up to 40% off Trek and Electra bicycles.
Monterey Core Fitness is excited to announce that we're now offering two different strength training classes for women to accommodate all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to challenge yourself, we’ve got you covered!
Come join us at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Learn more about our studio and register on our website.
Perfect for beginners or anyone who prefers a slower approach, this class focuses on building a strong foundation. We’ll work on a variety of muscles, both upper and lower body, to help you build strength and stability at a comfortable pace.
Whether you’re new to fitness or seeking a balanced, full-body workout, this class will help you gain confidence and develop proper techniques.
For those looking to push their limits, our classic Strength Training class has been renamed Level 2, keeping the same format you know and love. This class offers a more advanced, targeted approach to strength training. With a focus on specific muscle groups, such as chest and triceps, you’ll refine your technique and work on building muscle definition.
Ideal for those aiming for more precision and intensity, this class will help take your fitness to the next level.
Cypress Boutique's new women's clothing for fall is here! We've got cozy sweaters and cardigans - perfect layering options - and soft, ribbed knit pants and skirts you’ll love.
Plus, we've just received a stunning collection of jewelry from Presh, handmade in Oregon by Nicole Apostoli, a trained metalsmith and jewelry artist. These beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces featuring a rich assortment of metals, semi-precious stones, and hand crafted leather are perfect for gifting.
Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C in Monterey.
