On a film set they say "Take Two!" But this month, MCFC says "Take Out!"

In April, if you order takeout from Montrio , Rio Grill , or Tarpy's , 10% of the cost will be donated to the Lighthouse District's own Monterey County Film Commission, a nonprofit organization promoting Monterey County locations, crew, and businesses to the film industry.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for April 2025.

When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit organization which promotes our county to the film industry. (Offer doesn't apply to delivery orders.)

Monterey Peninsula Pride is getting ready for the annual Pride Parade and Celebration in Monterey on Saturday, June 28. They rely heavily on community volunteers to pull off this joyful, family-friendly celebration.

Interested in volunteering on June 28? Sign up here. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to give back to the community and get to know local LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.

Let's raise the roof! The National Trust for Historic Preservation is conducting a significant restoration project at Cooper-Molera Adobe, and it's now doing additional fundraising to replace the Cooper Adobe and Diaz Adobe roofs. We, the public, can help!

All donations of any amount are welcome. Simply visit the donation page , click the "Donate" button, enter a dollar amount, and be sure to specify "ROOF" at Checkout. Learn more here.

Whalefest Monterey 2025 is seeking community volunteers ages 18+ to help with this free, family-friendly event on April 12 & 13 at Old Fisherman's Wharf and Custom House Plaza.

From arts and crafts to marine mammal costume ambassadors, merchandise booths to survey teams - there's no shortage of fun ways to contribute. Learn more here.

Do you know a Monterey resident over 60 years of age in need of a warm meal? Monterey Recreation and Meals on Wheels has a meal program at Scholze Park Community Center, 280 Dickman Avenue.

Meals are offered Mon-Fri, 11am-12pm. For more information and to make a reservation, please email Monterey Recreation or call Scholze Park Center at 831-646-3878.

Franklin Street Collaborative welcomes Feel Into Fashion to our business collective at 201 W. Franklin Street. Join us for monthly styling workshops at the shop and weekly IG lives most Mondays at 6pm.

Feel into Fashion was founded by stylist April Elizabeth , whose goal is to help women ignore fast trends and rediscover their unique style.