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Monterey is proudly celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States with our annual 4th of July Parade, and your business or family foundation can sponsor it with a tax-exempt donation .

Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $20,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the 20,000 people who are anticipated to attend the parade this year. Visit the Parade Sponsorship Form Online to learn more and sign up. Checks must be received before May 31 to guarantee the organization will be named in print and advertising materials.

After 30 years of serving our community, Yann Lusseau and Anne Parker Johnson, the owners of Parker-Lusseau Pastries and Cafe , have retired. We want to thank them for their many years of kindness, community spirit, and delicious food.

The good news is that Yann and Anne are "passing the rolling pin" to Jeanne Brooks of Bees Knees Bakery , A baker for more than 20 years with a strong background in French baking, Jeanne has worked at Parker-Lusseau since mid-February, familiarizing herself with its staff and recipes.

We want to wish Yann and Anne a wonderful retirement and congratulate Jeanne on this new journey. We encourage you to stop by the cafe at 539 Hartnell and enjoy all your favorite sweet treats...plus the new ones to come.

The California primary election is March 5, and it's time to vote! A permanent Monterey County Elections ballot drop box for voters is installed at Monterey Public Library, available 24 hours a day until 8pm on March 5. The County will empty it on a regular basis. Just drop your ballot safely in the box at 625 Pacific Street.

Monterey Pacific Rotary Club is collecting new and gently used luggage (backpacks, duffel bags, carry-on bags, etc.) for The Kinship Center / Seneca.

Many local foster children carry their things in garbage bags or shopping bags when transitioning into care homes. Let's give these kids their own luggage.

If you want to donate your new and like-new luggage please call Carolyn Harris at 831-869-8655 by May 31. A pick-up can be arranged.

Let's support Downtown Old Monterey's Monterey County Youth Museum , the beneficiary of a charity drawing sponsored by Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Mercedes-Benz. Participate and you might win a beautiful Compact Luxury Mercedes-Benz SUV GLA 250.

Tickets for the drawing are $100 each. All funds go directly to MY Museum. Reserve tickets online or call MY Museum at 831-649-6444 to purchase. Drawing is on August 20.

Thank you to Monterey's newest 4th of July Parade business and organization sponsors!

Adventures by the Sea
Alvarado Street Brewery
C3 Engineering, Inc.
Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific
T.A.S.K. 4 U + Me Foundation Inc.
The Paul Mortuary
Veterans For Peace Chapter 46

Learn how your business can become a sponsor.