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 .

Monterey Bay Aquarium is looking for people passionate about conservation of the ocean for several volunteer opportunities. Please learn more and register here to attend our virtual info session on November 10 at 7pm, or our in-person info session on November 13 at 8:30am.

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.

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 .

Keeping in mind the victims of the devastating Caldor Fire, Haute Beauty Guide is donating 10% of all sales in September to the Red Cross's California Gold Country Region to help with fire evacuations and Red Cross services. Visit our online store or our retail shop at 71 Pearl Street.

Don't forget to cast your ballot by September 14. This upcoming recall vote will determine whether or not Gov. Gavin Newsom remains in office and, if he is removed from office, which candidate will replace him.

Before voting, find nonpartisan information at VotersEdge California . There is a permanent ballot drop box in front of Monterey Public Library at 625 Pacific Street.

Election Day for the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Vote on September 14 is fast approaching. If you want the chance to participate, make sure your registration is up-to-date at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov . The last day to register to vote online is August 30.

This vote will determine whether or not Gov. Gavin Newsom remains in office and, if he is removed from office, which candidate will replace him. Find nonpartisan information on this and all elections on VotersEdge California , a website by the League of Women Voters California and MapLight.

MST Is seeking volunteers to serve as MST Navigators. Navigators promote MST services and mobility programs to the public, support mobility specialists with travel training activities, and provide MST with vital feedback about the routes and services that so many Monterey County residents depend on.

In return, you'll receive a free monthly bus pass (31 day Super Pass) and earn community service hours. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Please find more information and submit your application online or phone 1-888-678-2871.