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Featured Events:Dog Adoption DaysCome and meet some of our adoptable dogs. Is there room in your life for me? Every Sa from 11:00am to 1:00pm We hold adoption events on a regular basis throughout the area where you can come and meet some of our adoptable dogs. Please check back often to to find out where we'll be.
4th Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm: August 28, September 25, October 23 - Trader Joe's, 1170 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove
1st & 2nd Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm: September 4, September 11, October 2, October 9 - Pet Food Express, Rio Rd in the Crossroads Shopping Village, Carmel 3rd Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm: September 18, October 16, November 20 - The Raw Connection, 26549 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel |
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E. Charlton Fortune ("Effie" to her friends) was a California Impressionist painter from an established San Franicsco family who granted her exposure to high art, intellectual rigor and travel to Europe. She achieved acclaim with her lyrical landscapes, but after studying with Armin Hansen in the 1920s, she settled in Monterey and joined the Carmel Art Association and Monterey Guild, where she created liturgical (religious) works for the remainder of her career.
This exhibit, The Liturgical Arts of E. Charlton Fortune and the Monterey Gujild 1828-1958, assembles key works from this phase, including previously unseen works like "Serra's First Mass at Monterey," in the form of ceramics, textiles, metalworks, woodcarvings, paintings and photographs from Fortune's personal albums, provided by heirs of August Gay, Mission San Juan Bautista, Monterey Museum of Art and various other galleries.
In exchange for time, volunteers will receive free passes to the Fair! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old-High School volunteers who meet the age requirement can earn community service credits for their work. From July 26th to September 12th, there are a variety of shifts and duties available to choose from to fit everyone's interest. Volunteer duties include working with the exhibit entries, setting up buildings and monitoring exhibits set up during the Fair and taking them down afterwards.
"Our wonderful volunteers can make the Fair a fun and safe place by helping receive exhibits, record judging placements, distribute ribbons and answer questions from Fairgoers," said CEO/Manager Kelly Violini. "The volunteer work is busy and challenging, but the volunteers truly help make the Fair run smoothly and we couldn't make it a success without them. Many volunteers return year after year and we're always delighted to have them participate in this important community event!"
More than 70,000 people attended last year's Monterey County Fair and enjoyed a wide variety of food, fun and entertainment. The theme of this year's Fair is "The Fair is in the Air!" and it's true, now is the time to begin to sign up to volunteer for the 2010 Monterey County Fair. For more information on becoming a Monterey County Fair volunteer or to learn about the exciting lineup of events, please visit the website at www.montereycountyfair.com. Tickets to the Fair are available at the Fair Administrative office, or may be purchased online.
The Monterey County Fairgrounds is a premiere event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is home of the annual Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. The Monterey County Fair is the 7th District Agricultural Association of the State of California.
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After crops are harvested, fruits and vegetables are left in the field to be plowed for the next planting. But less so than before Ag Against Hunger began inviting volunteers to their county-wide gleanings to collect food for the poor. Farmers contact AAH, who, within sometimes days, assembles pickers to meet at The Cooler at 495 Brunken, Salinas, where the produce is refrigerated before being dispersed, and caravan to the particular field. Bring a bag to take produce home as an immediate reward. The May 22 barbecue with AAH folks and farmers kicks off the Monterey County season; the gleanings take place Fridays and Saturdays through November 13, when another barbecue for gleaners that fills bellies and warms hearts. Call to RSVP.
May: Sat 22, Fri 14, Fri 28
June: Sat 05, Fri 25, Sat 19
July: Sat 10, Fri 16, Sat 24, Fri 30
Aug: Sat 07, Fri 13, Sat 21, Fri 27
Sept: Fri 10, Sat 18, Fri 24,
Oct: Sat 02, Fri 08, Sat 16, Fri 22, Sat 30
Nov: Fri 05, Sat 13
8:30am meet
Various locations throughout Monterey County, call for details 755-1480
July 24th (Sat) Little Sprouts Sing-Along Bring the little ones for a sing-along of childrens' favorites! Hayrides 11 am.
Aug 14th (Sat) Summer Harvest Puppet show 11 am. Followed by a watermelon-eating contest, grilled corn & hayrides. Second puppet show 2 pm.
Aug 28th (Sat) Honey Day Learn about bees from our local honey man Dale Hillard 11am.
Sept 10th (Fri) Folk Music Evening Come out and enjoy classic folk music by the bonfire. 6:30-8:30 pm.
Oct 2nd (Sat) Apple Day Learn how to maintain apple trees with Hank Van Brocklin. Includes grafting, pruning, etc. 11 am.
Oct 16th (Sat) Fall Festival Start the day with a puppet show at 11am. Followed by pumpkin races and hayrides. Puppet show 2 pm. Visit our pumpkin patch.
Nov 13th (Sat) Day of Thanksgiving Vegetable treasure hunt for children all day. Pumpkin toss, target match and hayrides at 11 am.
Dec 3rd (Fri) Christmas Night at The Farm Sing carols around a bonfire, moonlight hayrides, hot apple cider, and homemade cookies. 6-9 pm.
Dec 18th (Sat) Closing for The Season. Last Day open until March 2011. Open until 5pm.
Merry Christmas!
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Barnyard Shopping Villages's Organic Farmers Market
(Rain or Shine)
The Barnyard partners with the Monterey Bay Certified Farmer's Market and offers over 25 local growers the opportunity to showcase their agricultural products such as organic honey, olives, fresh-cut flowers, vegetables, fruit and more. Over 90 percent of available produce offered during the weekly Farmers Market is organically grown.
Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of significant historic houses and buildings interspersed throughout Old Monterey. The inside of the Stevenson House, Larkin House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and Casa Soberanes can ONLY be viewed with a State Park Guide. Guided Walking Tours begin at the Pacific House Museum in Custom House Plaza - a great way to start your discovery of Monterey.
Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History" and view the site where Spanish explorers first landed in Monterey in 1602. See one of the nation's last remaining whalebone sidewalks. Walk the same streets that famed author Robert Louis Stevenson walked in 1879. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of California's most historic homes, buildings and beautiful gardens along the way.
Gardens are open daily: May - Sept: 9am-5pm; Oct - April: 10am-4pm
Five Guided Tours, daily except Thursday:
Cooper-Molera Adobe, 525 Polk Street, 12 & 3pm
Casa Soberanes 336 Pacific Street, 11:30am & 3pm
Larkin House, 510 Calle Principal, 10am & 12pm
Stevenson House, 530 Houston Street Open 1:30-4pmSunday to Wednesday and 1-4pm Saturday, tours daily 2pm
Walking Tours of Old Monterey at 10:30am, beginning at the Pacific House Museum, Custom House Plaza, near Fisherman's Wharf.
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Mommy&Me Yoga class every Tuesday at !!:30am-12:15pm in Marina, Ca. 1yr and up. Kids are Free.
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Are you a famous inventor? Monterey County youth (Preschool - 17 years of age) are urged to enter the Fair this year in the Junior Home Arts Department, Home to Chippie de Munk's Great Inventions Program and participate in the feature division, division 302, under "Chippie's Great Inventions."
These classes are tied to the very creative inventions described in the Chippie de Munk: The Great Inventor book, as well as additional divisions that involve robotics, creatures and models; rocketry and aeronautics, science fair projects, Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter, Story Book Place Settings, Chippie de Munk's Flying Machine Contest with a Glider Competition during Fair, and more!
Five of the entry classes include:
Class 1: Dude Beagle's Nut Cracker - Build a Working Nut Cracker
Class 2: Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter - Build a working Marshmallow Shooter. Kit will be provided to entrant. Competition to be held during the Fair.
Class 3: Terry Pin the Turtle's Wind Generator - Build a working wind Wind Generator
Class 4: Brother Jack Rabbit's Ready to Launch Rocket - Build a working rocket. Rocket Launch will be held during the Fair.
Class 5: Chippie De Munk's Flying Machine Contest - Build a working paper airplane/glider. Kit to be provided to entrant. Glider competition will be held during the Fair.
For additional information please visit www.montereycountyfair.com or call the Fair at (831) 372-5863.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
* Evening Show: August 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7pm
* Afternoon Show: August 21 and 28 at 2pm
Joseph and his coat of many colors come to life in this delightful musical retelling of the timely and timeless Biblical saga.
Send us your e-mail address and we will include you on our mailing list for productions & program enrollment.
Fall/Winter Conservatory
Schoolhouse Rock, Live!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail
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Ocean lovers, film & photography aficionados get the rare opportunity to interact with heroes of the sea..... the explorers, filmmakers, photographers, scientists, artists, celebrities and environmental heroes all who are dedicated to stewardship of our oceans and the health of our BLUE planet.
BLUE'S festivities include:
* Screening of 60+ Award Winning Ocean Films
* Filmmaker "Behind the Scenes" & "The Making Of" Discussions
* Photography exhibits including some of the world's premier underwater photographers
* Enlightening Key Note Presentations & Conservation Seminars
* Lively VIP Parties & Social Events
* Fun Family Activities
* Educational Hands-On Exhibits
How to Do Blue
* Attend as a Film Festival participant
* Buy a Festival Pass
* Buy A Ticket to a single screening program
Online, By Phone: 831-324-0357 or in person 700 Cannery Row Unit GG Monterey
Come join us on our daily 1pm tour. We are home to over 100 exotic animals including big cats, bears, primates, hyenas and much much more. From anteaters to zebras our goal is to educate people about the wonderful world of wildlife and promote conservation. Do you want to take a walk on the wild side? We offer a variety of full contact tours that allow you to safely interact with many of our animal friends.
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Amish Quilt Exhibit at the de Young Museum exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California, November 14, 2009 - June 6, 2010. The exhibition features approximately 48 full-size and crib quilts dating from the 1880s to the 1940s. Quilts made by girls and women of various Amish communities in Pennsylvania and the Midwest are visual distillations of their way of life. The Amish faith embodies the principles of simplicity, humility, discipline, and community, but their quilts are anything but humble. Using a rich color palette and bold patterns, these quilts are truly a unique contribution to American textile history. The quilts highlight the beauty and complexity of the abstract patterns.
Wild Things is home to over 130 exotic animals including big cats, bears, primates, hyenas, and much much more. From Anteaters to Zebras our goal is to educate people about the wonderful world of wildlife and promote conservation. For you thrill seekers ask about an overnight adventure you'll never forget or a full contact experience
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"Twelve Months of Invasions" Movie Nights at Peace Resource Center
The Peace Resource Center gets ready for "Twelve Months of Invasions" as it kicks off a new-themed new year of its "Out on the Town" movie nights. Every fourth Tuesday, the Center will show a film about a different war in which the United States has been involved.
Jan. 26 "Mutiny," about the War of 1812
Feb. 23 1776
March 23 something on the Mexican-American War
April 27 Little Big Man
May 25 Glory
June 22 something on the Spanish-American War
July 27 All's Quiet on the Western Front
Aug. 24 Europa Europa
Sept. 28 M.A.S.H.
Oct. 26 Full Metal Jacket
Nov. 23Three Kings
Dec. 28 Avatar
The Center is also encouraging guests to bring cushions, as the audience will, if so inclined, be peacefully perched upon pillows while munching on popcorn. (For those who would rather not sit on the floor, chairs are also available.) The event should provide an invigorating mixture of gravity, lightness, and community-building.
Because kids rule the Zoo, they get in free during the month of August. Children 14 and under receive free admission all month long with a paying adult. Limit four children per one paying adult. Offer valid August 1-31.
They will love our free activity book filled with fun facts, games and more! It includes a scavenger hunt to find interactive signs throughout the Zoo where kids will discover more about amazing animals and even get to act like them!
Limited Engagement!
Learn about the two faces of Genghis Khan: Conqueror. Statesman. Khan's infamous brutality is well known, but there was another side to the man who would form the first united Mongol nation providing artistic and religious freedom and safety for its people.
Visitors can walk through a life-size ger, the traditional nomadic dwelling, see and touch pottery, furniture, clothing, and use computer touch screens throughout the exhibition to follow characters from Khan's empire.
Marvel at Mongol weaponry - a collection of swords, leather and metal armor, mace-heads, bows and arrows, and an early firearm - all technologically advanced armaments during the period of Khan's reign.
With more than 200 authentic artifacts - many of which have never been seen outside Mongolia - are on display.
Starting May 31 see live Mongolian cultural performances.
Become a member of The Tech Museum and save up to 40% on tickets!
Exhibit Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday - Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Memorial Day, May 31, 2010: 10:00am-8pm
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Land & Sea, Paintings and Photographs of Monterey and Beyond
Featuring paintings, photographs, watercolors and etchings, Land & Sea will offer visitors a unique look at how Monterey's natural and urban landscape has influenced the many artists who lived and worked in Monterey and abroad.
Additionally, French cinematographer Eva Lothar's award-winning short film on Cannery Row, Street of the Sardine (1968), will be screened in the Bunny and Miller Outcalt Photography Gallery.
Tours are available upon request. Call 831.372.5477 x 104 for more information.
Family to Family is a community based initiative established to build support for children and families in the foster care system. In Monterey County there are close to 400 children in care due to abuse or neglect, and there aren't enough families to provide for them. You can make a difference in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent, family support, or respite care provider.
If you would like to learn more about how you can help please attend one of our monthly orientations.
Salinas Orientations are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Please join us at the Quadrangle Building at 1000 S. Main St., Suite 112, Salinas.
Monterey Peninsula Orientations are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Family Service Center, 1178 Broadway Ave., Seaside.
South County Orientations are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at Eden Valley Medical Center, 612 Main St., Soledad.
Be sure to attend before our next TEAM Foster Parent Training on January 14th.
For more information, visit www.f2fmc.org or contact Family to Family Community Liaison, Olivia Weatherbee at 394-4622, ext. 13, or via e-mail at oweatherbee@chservices.org.
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Every Tuesday Farmer's Market
Fresh Produce - Flowers - Fish - BBQ - Folk Art - Imports - Bookmobile - Entertainment - Council Connection. Rain or Shine
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ARIEL Theatrical 2010 Season
Little Red Hen
The Fabulous Fable Factory
Seussical (at Sherwood Hall, not included in the Season Pass package)
Miss Nelson has a Field Day
Jack and the Beanstalk
Peter Pan
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail
2010 Season Passes Now Available
Adults: $58 ¦ Seniors (60 & older): $48 ¦ Children (3-12): $38. Call to get new prices as of Jan 1, 2010.
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