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Presidio of Monterey Museum Seeks Information About Buffalo Soldiers

Monterey, CA

Jordan Leininger, an artifacts specialist with the City of Monterey, is seeking information from descendants of Buffalo Soldiers stationed at the Presidio of Monterey, 1902-1904. He is currently researching the lives of the Buffalo Soldiers (members of the all-Black 9th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army) for an exhibit at the Presidio of Monterey Museum, located in Lower Presidio Historic Park. More info here.

Kick-Off Race Car Show: Monterey Classic Car Week 2022

 
8/12/22
 
free
 
Old Monterey

Once called the "Monterey Car Week Kick-Off," this annual event is now called the "Kick-Off Race Car Show," but, as always, Monterey Classic Car Week is beginning with a remarkable display of historic race cars on Alvarado Street!

Come meet the drivers of these beautiful examples of racing history while enjoying great music, a raffle, and drink specials from Cibo at this family-friendly event, 5pm-7pm.

Let Heaven on Earth Cleaning Help You!

Monterey, CA

The Lighthouse District offers a warm welcome to Heaven on Earth Cleaning LLC , with an office at 225 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite D. First time customers receive $20 off their first visit with this coupon .

An independent, locally-owned cleaning service you can trust, Heaven on Earth offers simple and affordable pricing for weekly and biweekly customers as well as on-call services, one-time deep cleanings, and carpet cleaning. For more information, please call 831-373-6243.

City of Monterey Honors Rick Johnson

Monterey, CA

On July 19, Monterey City Council and staff recognized Rick Johnson, who has served as the executive director of the Old Monterey Business Association for 22 years AND as the administrator of the Lighthouse District (also known as the New Monterey Business Association). Rick will be retiring at the end of July.

The Lighthouse District would like to thank Rick for his many years of service to our community. His natural charm, sense of humor, abiding love for the people of Monterey, and his in-depth knowledge of businesses and government infrastructure will be missed.

But don't worry, Rick Johnson is not leaving Monterey! He's looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends and relaxing a little after leading two business associations through a pandemic lockdown. And our district is in great hands with the Lighthouse District's new administrator, Peter Cofresi, who's been serving as Rick's right-hand man for years.

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay

Monterey, CA

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of July and August 2022.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to our local Habitat for Humanity. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

City of Monterey Upgrades Paid Parking Kiosks

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey has just completed an upgrade to a number of parking stations in off-street locations in Downtown Old Monterey. A variety of outdated pay-and-display and pay-by-space meters have now been replaced with Flowbird Smart Parking kiosks....

2022 4th of July Photographs Now Online!

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Business Association and the Old Monterey Foundation would like to thank our volunteers and the many people who participated in and attended our 2022 4th of July Parade in Downtown Old Monterey. It was a wonderful community celebration and it was great to be with you all once again on Independence Day.

Photos of the parade , as well as photos of the pancake breakfast at Fire Station #11 and photos of the music and food fest on the lawn of Colton Hall, all taken by OMBA web developer and photographer Sheldon Chang , are now available on the Old Monterey website.

MY Museum Fundraiser: Drawing to Win a Mercedes-Benz Car

Monterey, CA

All right, everybody! Let's help our favorite little children's non-profit that could, Monterey County Youth Museum , located right here in Downtown Old Monterey. They're taking part in a drawing sponsored by Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Mercedes-Benz. The winner will receive a brand new Mercedes-Benz A220!

Tickets for the drawing are $100 each. All funds go directly to MY Museum. If you can afford a ticket, let's overwhelm them with love...and maybe win a fantastic car in the process. Call MY Museum at 831-649-6444 to purchase. Drawing is on August 21.

Open House at Youth Arts Collective

 
7/23/22
 
free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective is holding an open house in our studio on Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, July 30, 12pm-4pm. View our Summer Art Show and purchase works by young local artists.

YAC's Summer Art Show will open online on July 22 and run through September. Visit the online show here.

Call for Art at The Pearl Works

Monterey, CA

Attention all artists: The Pearl Works and the Emerging Artists' Alliance is curating an exhibit for our co-working space at 288 Pearl Street. Selected art will be displayed for 6 months. Submission deadline is August 1.

The theme for this juried exhibit will be In Situ . Emerging artists from across Monterey County, using any medium that the space may accommodate, are welcome to submit art. Accepted works will center on themes of belonging in one's community, hyperlocality, and the relationship between something and its original or indigenous place. Apply here.

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade 2022

 
7/23/22
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey Peninsula Pride is thrilled that our annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return in-person on Saturday, July 23, 11am-3pm. This year's theme is Out and Proud .

The opening parade will begin at 11am on Polk Street and will move down Alvarado Street, culminating at Custom House Plaza. There, 12pm-3pm, enjoy a lineup of performers including DJ AyumiPlease, drag entertainers Rogue Roulette and Kloe Quarterpounder, and our distinguished and multi-talented Grand Marshal Ricardo Burney. Bring friends and family to explore local businesses, food trucks, and participating community organizations.

Volunteer for Monterey's 4th of July Parade!

Monterey, CA

The Old Monterey Business Association and Old Monterey Foundation are seeking volunteers for our 4th of July Parade in Downtown Old Monterey. Interested? Please fill out this short form and you'll be contacted by the volunteer coordinator.

Volunteers will serve 8am-12pm on Monday, July 4. As a volunteer, you may end up marching in the parade or placed along the route for crowd and parade control. Because of this, it is very important that you be able to walk a mile and stand for a few hours.

Seeking Volunteers for Monterey's 4th of July Parade 2022

Monterey, CA

We're seeking volunteers for our 4th of July Parade in Downtown Old Monterey. This old fashioned community parade is a wonderful Monterey tradition that draws thousands of locals and visitors of all ages for a morning of family-friendly fun.

Volunteers will serve 8am-12pm on Monday, July 4. As a volunteer, you may end up marching in the parade or placed along the route for crowd and parade control. Because of this, it is very important that you be able to walk a mile and stand for a few hours.

Interested? Please fill out this short form and you'll be contacted by the Parade Volunteer Coordinator.

Access Media Productions Open House

 
6/10/22
 
free
 
Access Media Productions (AMP)

The staff of Access Media Productions (AMP) invites you to join us for a night in our space on Friday, June 10, 4pm-8pm. Enjoy drinks and small bites while watching live demos and learning about our studios.

Ballot Drop Box at Monterey Public Library

Monterey, CA

The California primary election is June 7, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 7. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Help Play Full Ground Create Community

Monterey, CA

After its brick-and-mortar business opened at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Play Full Ground was a lively, creative place that hosted numerous workshops and events. But it has been quiet for the past 2+ years as a result of the pandemic. During that time, Play Full Ground's founder, artist Mai Ryuno, knows many of us have had to communicate virtually and have limited in-person, face-to-face interaction.

To help us move out of that isolation, Mai is now working on ideas for a gathering to start building a community again at Play Full Ground and beyond. She would like to listen to and learn your stories, have a series of dialogues, and brainstorm ideas for the creation of a joyful, supportive, and connected community.

Please let her know if you are interested in creating such a community together - just visit this page and fill out the short form . She's planning to send an invitation to a gathering this summer for those who show interest.

Ballot Drop Box at Monterey Public Library

Monterey, CA

The California primary election is June 7, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on June 7. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

2022 4th of July Parade - Now accepting parade entries!

Monterey, CA

We are now accepting applications to participate in the 2022 4th of July Parade. The excitement is just beginning for the return of Downtown Monterey's first 4th of July Parade following the COVID-19 shutdown - we'll be celebrating the City of Monterey's 252nd Birthday!

Parade entries are required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, etc. Think outside the box! Fill out our parade entry form here.

Book a Meeting Room at Pearl Works

Monterey, CA

This could be your meeting room! The Eden Room at The Pearl Works community coworking space is perfect for small, intimate, vaccinated meetings and brainstorming sessions. Rent a meeting room from us and let your creative collaborations soar.

Fee for the Eden Room is $30 per hour or $200 per day. Dog not included. Please book online. The Pearl Works is located at 288 Pearl Street.

Historic Garden League Pop-Up Plant Sale

 
5/22/22
 
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

The Historic Garden League presents a Pop-Up Plant Sale at Cooper Molera Adobe. Just in time for planting season, the Historic Garden League has propagated garden gems for you! All sales will benefit the nonprofit Historic Garden League which restores and maintains the gardens of historic Monterey.

The unique plants available for sale will include: white and pink flowering Francoa Ramosa, various Pelargoniums and Salvias, Bergenia, Scabiosa, Fuchsia, Plectranthus species for shade, perennial Heliotropium, and pink lupine. We will also have some specialty herbs including Epozote and several varieties of mint (orange, strawberry, ginger, and chocolate).

Order Takeout at Montrio & Support Monterey County Film Commission

Monterey, CA

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated the Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of May and June 2022.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to the Film Commission. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)

Order Takeout and Support Monterey County Film Commission

Monterey, CA

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Tarpy’s Roadhouse, Rio Grill, and Montrio restaurants - has designated the Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for the months of May and June.

What does this mean? When you order takeout food from Tarpy's Roadhouse , Rio Grill , or Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to the Film Commission. (Please note: this offer does not apply to delivery orders.)