May 4 - MY Museum is holding its 7th Annual
"MY ParTea" event at the newly renovated Carmel Valley
Ranch in Carmel Valley from 1:30-4:30pm. This event,
which always sells out quickly, features a Ladies' High Tea (gentlemen
welcome), a unique children's fashion show with beautiful outfits
from Chocolate and On the Beach, and a seated luncheon. This year,
the Silent Auction and Raffle contains truly fabulous items. The
Raffle prize is an amazing piece of jewelry donated by Lussori,
Silent Auction items include a Hawaiian vacation, golf packages,
PebbleBeach get-away, and more. Contact My Museum for more information
831-649-6444.
May 5 - Healthy Lunches for Healthy Children
at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center. Make mealtime fun
and healthy for your child. Introducing healthy foods now is essential
for good health eating habits later in life. 6:30-8:30pm. Monterey
Residents $20, Other city residents $25.
May 10 - Scrapbooking in a Snap! at Casanova
Oak Knoll Park Center. Bring your supplies and learn
how to organize and preserve your memories with the album-making
products you have. Ages 18 and older. Saturday 9am-2pm. Monterey
resident $35, other city resident $46.
May 10 & 11 - 9th Annual Marina International
Festival of the Winds in Marina. Kite flying, hang gliding,
wind-related kids crafts, live music and entertainment and food.
Admission is free.
www.marinafestival.com
May 13 - Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge in
Pebble Beach.
Level A horse show, featuring hunter jumping and other classes.
Rated “A” by the American Horse Show Association,
this show is perfect for setting up for the next round of preparedness
in the quest for equestrian excellence as trainers, riders and
horses move closer to the excitement of the big summer shows!
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
May 15-18 - Salinas Valley Fair Enjoy the atmosphere
of an old-fashioned county fair, complete with carnival, bull-riding,
craft and 4-H exhibits, music and more. 831-385-3243 or
www.salinasvalleyfair.com
May 17 - Nourishing a Healthy Mom at Casanova
Oak Knoll Park Center. Make a healthy meal and learn
about the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Ages 18 and oldre. Saturday from 11am-1pm. Monterey resident $30,
other city resident $39.
May 17 & 18 - Castroville Artichoke Festival. Have
some fun sampling artichokes with musical entertainment, arts
and crafts. Admission: $6 adults and $3 for children. 831-633-2465
www.artichoke-festival.org
Ongoing
Through May - Films at the Planetarium at
Hartnell College. Doors open at 6:45pm; show starts at
7pm Fridays with no late seating at the J. Federic Ching Planetarium,
Hartnell College, 156 Homestead Avenue in Salinas. $6 general,
$4 youth, students, seniors. "Astronaut," May 2, 9,
16, 23 and 30.
Monterey Bay Aquarium presents ArtSea Art
and Science Program for Kids. 8:30-9:30am Saturdays,
May 10 & 24 at the Aquarium for kids ages 3-7 years old. Kids
can mix art and science to create art with local Abrakadoodle
artists. $16 members, $20 non-members, plus aquarium admission.
Class size limited, reserve at 866-963-9645 or at www.montereybayaquarium.org
Creative Dance for Little Feet with Carol
Benton Richmond from 10:15-11am. Mondays and 11-11:45am
Tuesdays in 6-week sessions at Hilltop Park Center, Monterey.
Students must be 3-4 years old. To register call 831-646-3975.
Intermediate tap for children 5:15-6:15pm
ongoing Tuesdays at Hilltop Park in Monterey. Sessions are four
weeks each. Children ages 6-17 years. Dancers will learn complex
tap techniques along with complete routines. Register at 831-646-3866.
Tuesdays at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center
Family Night! A great opportunity for families to come
and enjoy billiards, football and air hockey together. FREE! Tuesdays
5-8:45pm.
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