Covid-19

Saltwater Sanctuary and Shelley Bennett Skincare present an Outdoor Market Bazaar on Sunday, August 30, 1pm-5pm, 578-588 Houston Street, featuring skin care items, home decor, and gifts. Come walk around, wearing a face mask and respecting social distancing, and enjoy!

We'll hold a raffle today to win 3 tote bags filled with skincare and wellness goodies. To enter, bring 5 non-perishable cans of food for humans or pets to donate to our people and pet food drive or spend $50 at the Bazaar.

Comanche Cellars is making room in our warehouse for our new releases, so we're having a sale on our 2017 Maverick, a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Sangiovese. It's $15 per bottle, with a 6 bottle min. purchase. Available for shipping or pick-up at 412 Alvarado St. Learn more and order online here.

Code Ninjas Monterey is opening its doors and providing free child care for families displaced by the wildfires, 10am-6pm, from August 20 until the fires end. Please email Enrique Villarreal in advance as Code Ninjas can only take 10 children, ages 6-15, per day. Code Ninjas is located at 469 Pacific St.

The current threat from the wildfires burning in Monterey County is unprecedented and the need of Monterey County residents who have been evacuated is huge. Now through September 5, 2020, Monterey Firefighters are collecting donations of cash and gift cards to distribute quickly, and directly, to families impacted by the fires.

Monterey Firefighters have set up a Go Fund Me page for financial donations. They are also accepting donations of gift cards from stores such as Target, Walmart, Safeway, or Lucky's, at all of the fire stations in the City of Monterey . Downtown Old Monterey's Fire Station No. 11 is located at 600 Pacific Street.

Although it's unbelievable that we are now facing these fires at the same time our families are being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, it's the difficult reality for all of us. We will survive this, but if it's possible to lend some help to our neighbors at the same time, we know it will be greatly appreciated.

Get ready, everyone! On Saturday, August 29, 4pm-7pm, Youth Arts Collective is celebrating our 20th birthday and taking our annual LiveART event online! Featuring all our fan favorites including live art making (both live-stream and time lapse), a sketch circle, an art auction, art sales, and live music. It's an entertaining way to support YAC! Details will be posted here soon.

Revival Ice Cream proudly introduces our new signature flavor, Summer Lemonade! Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it's made with a hint of honey, fresh local Meyer lemons, and organic coconut milk. Simple, delicious, refreshing. Now available at our shop at 463 Alvarado Street and on our website .

Om Studios has added more outdoor classes to our schedule! We now teach at the beautiful Cooper-Molera Gardens at 506 Munras Ave. in Old Monterey as well as at Jewell Park in Pacific Grove. Come get some fresh air, breathe in the beautiful smells of the gardens, and get your body moving. Pre-registration is required as space is very limited - to view our class schedule and sign up, please visit our website .

After extensive renovations and a menu refresh, Lallapalooza has now reopened as Palooza ! Come on down to 474 Alvarado St. for take-out and outdoor dining. Enjoy small plates, pizzas, burgers, and main dishes such as dry-aged steak. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Code Ninjas Monterey now has new hours for the virtual school year! We're open Monday - Friday, 12pm-6pm, and Saturday - Sunday, 10am-2pm. Curious about our flexible coding programs for kids? Please visit our website. The Code Ninjas dojo is located at 469 Pacific St.

Cooper-Molera Adobe will present our annual History Hunt in Old Monterey on Saturday, August 22, 12pm-3pm, carrying on despite whatever smoke and ash may blow in from Monterey County fires. The event is free for participants of all ages and is designed for individuals as well as household groups of up to 6 people. Learn about local history, visit important historic sights, and view architectural treasures and public art!

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, participants are required to wear face coverings, be socially distanced from others outside their household, and use hand sanitizer when asked.

Every 10 years, people across the country fill out the Census in order to have an accurate count of all people in the United States. Californians can complete the 2020 Census online , by phone, or by mail (paper forms are being mailed to households that have not yet responded to the census). A Census ID is not required in order to respond. Be counted and help secure critical resources for your community today!

Census data determines funding allocations for schools, child care programs, road maintenance projects, and social assistance programs. Census data informs where new hospitals are built, improves health programs, and increases jobs and business opportunities. The Census also determines California’s federal funding for important community services that help support our families and gives us a fair share of representation in California and Washington, D.C.

Information collected during the 2020 Census can’t be shared or used against you in any way. Your information is only used to generate statistics. Do it today! It only takes a few moments.

It’s heating up at the Summer Chardonnay Blowout at Puma Road Wine Tasting Room. Their delightful local chardonnays come in glass bottles, there's a complimentary cork with every purchase, and the prices are so low you'll say: "Gosh darn it, those prices are low!" Stop by 281 Alvarado Street and stock up today.

A City of Monterey sister city since 1984, Tainan, Taiwan, reached out to the City of Monterey with concern over the significant spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and graciously donated 2,900 medical masks and 300 medical goggles. The supplies arrived at Monterey City Hall on July 28. They will be added to inventory in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), shared with City first responders including police and fire and other staff, and may also be shared with other community first responders as needed. We offer our sincere thanks to Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che (pictured here).

Alta Bakery and Cafe is happy to announce our August drink of the month, a kaffir lime leaf and coconut latte. It's initially intriguing and absolutely delicious! Come and try it this month - we're located at 502 Munras Ave.