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Artist Mai Ryuno Participates in #CreatorsforPeace

Monterey, CA

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground, has created a beautiful video documenting her performance painting in support of the people of Ukraine. We urge you to watch it.

Mai, a socially-engaged artist who creates conceptual performance artwork, is part of the #CreatorsForPeace initiative. Through her business, Play Full Ground, she offers creativity-based learning programs for individuals and groups, and is available to work with businesses and non-profit organizations.

Polynesian-Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser for Monterey Civic Club

 
4/23/22
 
$50
 
House of the Four Winds

The Monterey Civic Club presents a Polynesian-Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, 4pm-7pm, at The House of the Four Winds. Proof of Covid vaccinations required.

Fee is $50 per person, which includes special Island music, a catered buffet,...

Donate to Support Annual Lunch for the Disadvantaged

Monterey, CA

American Burger , Al and Friends, and Athletes That Care are still seeking financial support to help cover the costs of their annual Super Bowl To-Go Lunch for the Disadvantaged , which took place on Sunday. Please consider making a donation.

Donations should be made to Al and Friends - please contact them at 831-402-0820, online , or at P.O. Box 1022, Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Red Cross Blood Drive at Hilltop Park Center

 
3/25/22
 
free
 
Hilltop Park Center

Red Cross blood drives are held once a month at Hilltop Park Community Center. The next one will be on Friday, March 25, 10am-2pm. Please consider registering to donate blood.

To schedule your appointment and for more information visit...

Blood Drive at Hilltop Park Center

 
2/25/22
 
free
 
Hilltop Park Center

Red Cross blood drives are held once a month at Hilltop Park Community Center. The next one will be on Friday, February 25, 10am-2pm. Please consider registering to donate blood.

To schedule your appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "Monterey" or call 1-800-733-2767. Because of COVID-19, no walk-ins will be accepted.

City of Monterey Parking Permits for Residents 2022

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey offers a parking program which allows Monterey residents, displaying the proper decal permit, up to two hours of free parking, per day, per parking facility. The decals are honored in the Cannery Row Garage (at Foam & Prescott), Downtown East and West Garage (at Franklin & Tyler), and the Waterfront Attendant Lot (at Washington & Del Monte).

To apply for the parking decal, please visit this webpage for details. Fee is $20 and the permit is valid for 12 months.

Mai Ryuno Brings Playful Spirit to 2022

Monterey, CA

Mai Ryuno, artist and owner of Play Full Ground , is bringing her playful spirit to 2022! As an experienced visual artist, conceptual artist, and art teacher, Mai has decided to make playful performance videos for YouTube this year to share happiness, hope, and positivity. Goodness knows we could all use some more of that.

Check out Mai's short artist's statement for 2022 on YouTube, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for more fun to come! And be sure to sign up for Mai's e-mail list , which she uses to discuss the deeper concepts behind her videos.

Scholze Park: Produce Distribution for Seniors

Monterey, CA

The City of Monterey Recreation and the Food Bank for Monterey County now offer a weekly produce distribution service for seniors on Mondays at Scholze Park Community Center (excluding holidays). This program does not offer drive-through service - food will be distributed at the main entrance of the Community Center, located at 280 Dickman Avenue.

Registration is required. You can register online , or call Scholze Park Center at 831-646-3878 and reserve over the phone with a staff member.

Monterey Community Holiday Meal Kits Available

Monterey, CA

Everyone in our community should be able to enjoy a delicious holiday dinner. The Kiwanis Club, the Food Bank for Monterey County, and City of Monterey are offering free holiday meal kits for contact-free drive-thru and walk-up on Thursday, December 23 (rain or shine). Reservations are required for pick-up and spots are still available - please sign up here .

Volunteer for the Downtown Old Monterey Cleanup!

 
12/5/21
 
free
 
Calle Principal Parking Garage

The Foolish Times invites you to help us clean up Downtown Old Monterey streets - let's beautify our beloved Downtown for the holiday season!

Check in at 8am at the parking garage at 468 Calle Principal. Bags, buckets, gloves, and pickers will be provided. All volunteers will receive a Foolish Times backpack with goodies!

Presidio of Monterey Museum Reopens!

Monterey, CA

The Presidio of Monterey Museum has reopened after nearly 600 days of closure! Located at the Lower Presidio Historic Park, the museum is free and open to the public, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. There is no entrance fee.

2021 Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse Is CANCELLED

Monterey, CA

Because of continuing concerns about Covid-19, Lighthouse Avenue businesses in Monterey will not be hosting our regular community trick-or-treat in 2021.

We wish all of you a happy Halloween this fall and we look forward to welcoming you back for sweet and ridiculous family fun with us in October 2022.

Home Match Information Table at Scholze Park Center

 
11/9/21
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center hosts Home Match on the second Tuesday of every month, 9am-11am. The free Home Match program , run by the nonprofit Covia , connects homeowners or renters who have space in their homes with people seeking an affordable shared home. All at no charge.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Monterey Police Department

 
10/23/21
 
free
 
Monterey Police Department

Monterey Police Department is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10am-2pm, At that time, you can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications for safe disposal. This includes tablets, capsules, and patches. Please note: liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Monterey Police Department

 
10/23/21
 
free
 
Monterey Police Department

Monterey Police Department is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23, 10am-2pm. At that time, you can drop off unused or out-of-date prescription medications at MPD for safe disposal. This includes tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

Please note: liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

Charity Auction for Handmade Rocking Chair at Poppleton's

Monterey, CA

Poppleton's Fine Furnishings and Interior Design is now hosting a silent charity auction featuring this beautiful, handmade rocking chair by artisan John Bassette. All funds from the auction will go to the Afghan Refugee Extraction Program , which is raising money to rescue Afghan allies and their families.

The auction runs until 4pm on October 16. For more details, visit Poppleton's showroom at 299 Lighthouse Ave, call 831-649-3083, or DM on Facebook or Instagram .

New Personal Trainer at Kadalyst

Monterey, CA

Kadalyst Wellness and Physical Therapy at 191 Lighthouse Avenue introduces Emily, our new Personal Trainer. She is also a certified health coach, athletic coach, and fitness nutrition specialist. Emily loves working with special populations and most of her experience is with spinal cord injuries and chronic conditions.

Kadaylst's goal is to help you recover from low back pain and other issues, get strong, and return to your favorite activities. Call us for an appointment, 831-531-7177.

Volunteer for the Downtown Old Monterey Cleanup!

 
9/18/21
 
free
 
Calle Principal Parking Garage

Save Our Shores and the Foolish Times invite you to help us clean up Downtown Old Monterey streets on Coastal Cleanup Day, 9am-12pm. That's right, in addition to cleaning up beaches, we're extending the effort to our beloved Downtown!

Check in at 9am at the parking garage at 468 Calle Principal. Please register online so we know to expect you. There's an after party for volunteers, 1pm-3pm - sign up for the after party here.

Monterey Parking - Virtual Town Hall for Residents

 
9/16/21
 
free
 

The City of Monterey is hosting two virtual community town hall meetings to discuss parking issues in Monterey. There will be a Business Community Meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2pm-4pm, and a Residential Parking Community Meeting on Thursday, September 16,...

Monterey Parking - Virtual Town Hall for Businesses

 
9/15/21
 
free
 

The City of Monterey is hosting two virtual community town hall meetings to discuss parking issues in Monterey. There will be a Business Community Meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2pm-4pm, and a Residential Parking Community Meeting on Thursday, September 16,...