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- Community Calendar for November 2007
Article Last Updated: 10/31/2007 10:01:35 AM PDT
Nov. 1
Monterey Peninsula/Salinas Valley Chambers Go for the Green
Monterey; 831-648-5356; georgette@mpcc.com
The 14th annual "Showcase" Trade Show at the Monterey Conference Center from 4 to 7:30 p.
m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Monterey
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.
Nov. 2
Marshall Elementary School's Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
Seaside; 831-362-3122
Food, games, beautiful baskets and auction from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Marshall Elementary
Cafeteria. All proceeds go to the Marshall PTA, which funds art, music and physical education
for kindergarten through fifth grade. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for kids at the door;
save a dollar per ticket with advance sales at the school. As part of Marshall's commitment to
a Healthy Planet, the school is trying to reduce waste. Bring your own reusable table setting
and receive a ticket for a special drawing.
Nov. 3
The All American Boys Chorus at Wild Things
Salinas; 831-455-3180; www.wildthingsinc.com
The 32-voice ensemble, whose members range from ages 9 to 14, will perform tunes from
"West Side Story," "The Music Man," "Lion King," "Dixieland" and "Jazz." An added Wild Things
twist will guarantee a unique peformance. $75 general admission. All proceeds benefit EARS.
Seasting is limited.
Nov. 3
Monterey County Film Commission's Club 20
Monterey; 831-646-0910; www.FilmMonterey.org
The Monterey County Film Commission kicks off its 20th anniversary celebration at the
Monterey Conference Center's Serra Ballroom. Club 20 is a salute to Big Band supper clubs
and the Golden Age of Hollywood style, and will include dinner, celebrity surprises and dancing
to Wally's Swing World. Tickets are $175 per person.
Nov. 3
Bay View Elementary School Harvest Fair and Carnival
Monterey; 831-901-9399; debby_create@yahoo.com
Live music, carnival style and family fun games, face painting, BBQ, Cafe' Corner, craft fair,
raffle and silent auction 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit Bay View Elementary School,
programming, physical education, field trips and classroom supplies.
Nov. 4
Trees for P.G.
Pacific Grove
Join Trees for P.G. during planting day in George Washington Park at 1 p.m. The trees are
donated by "Joe Fletcher Presents" as part of the Monterey Music Summit's carbon offset
campaign. More than 300 trees will be planted. Bring a shovel and gloves to help reforest
Pacific Grove. Families encouraged.
Nov. 4
The Author's Table Luncheon
Seaside; 831-625-8190 or fax 831-582-4117; CSUMB.EDU/authors
Champagne reception at 11 a.m., luncheon with the authors at 11:30 a.m., book signing at
the University Center at California State University-Monterey Bay at 1 p.m. Cost is $65 per
person, which includes luncheon, book signing and commemorative gift. Book sale. The event
benefits CSUMB and the National Steinbeck Center.
Nov. 5
Author's Table Dinners
Seaside; 831-625-8190 or fax 831-582-4117; CSUMB.EDU/authors
Dinners with famous authors in private homes of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas;
proceeds benefit CSUMB and the National Steinbeck Center.
Nov. 7
Monterey County Hospitality Association Hospitality Recognition Luncheon
Monterey; 831-626-8636; www.mcha.net
12 to 2 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center
Nov. 9-11
Monterey County Vinters and Growers "Great Wine Escape Weekend"
Monterey County; 831-375-9400or fax 831-375-1116; www.montereywines.org
Kick off the weekend with a day that features three interactive seminars and lunch. Vintage
and appellation tastings, as well as food and wine integration, are the focus of this interactive
event. Call for more information and tickets.
Nov. 11
Big Sur Half Marathon and 5K Run
Monterey; 831-625-6226; www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org
The Big Sur Half Marathon begins and ends in downtown Monterey, taking in Cannery Row
and Pacific Grove along the way. The "Run Forrest Run 5K" is sponsored by Bubba Gump's
restaurant, complete with entertainment along the course.
Nov. 15
Monterey Peninsula Chamber "Peninsula's Got Talent"
Monterey; 831-648-5356; www.mpcc.com
Local talent in a competitive atmosphere from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hyatt Regency. Cost: $60 per
person. Benefits nonprofits.
Nov. 15
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Pebble Beach
11:30 a.m. at Inn at Spanish Bay
Nov. 15-16
Berries and Branches Holiday Home Tour
Monterey; 831-759-1880; www.svmhfoundation.org
Four homes in Pasadera will be decorated and open for the holiday home tour hosted by the
Salinas Valley Memorial Foundation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will benefil the new Level III
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the hospital. Tour includes a no host lunch, wine bar and
fresh produce as well as a speciality holiday boutique with unique holiday items for shopping.
Advance tickets purchased before Nov. 1 are $40 each; after Nov. 1, $45 each. Lunch tickets
are $25, and raffle tickets are $5 each or 10 for $40. Parking and shuttle service are provided
at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area.
Nov. 16-17
AFRP Christmas Fundraiser
Monterey; 831-643-9597
All proceeds benefit Animal Friends Rescue Project from 12 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.
m. Saturday at the American Legion No. 41 at the top of Jefferson Street and Veterans
Memorial Park in Monterey.
Nov. 18
Jumpin' Pumpkins
Monterey; www.EFMPUSD.org
The Education Foundation for the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District presents an
evening of food, wine and music to help raise funds and awareness for enhanced music, arts,
libraries and special programs, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center.
Tickets are $25 per adult in advance at all MPUSD schools, or $30 at the door. Food and wine
will be provided by local restaurants and wineries.
Nov. 26
Christmas Tree Lighting
Pacific Grove; 831-373-3304; www.pacificgrove.com
The city of Pacific Grove will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting starting at 5 p.m. at Jewel
Park, followed by Santa's Party at Chautauqua Hall until 7:30 p.m.
The Herald's Community Calendar is a roundup of local events sponsored by nonprofit
organizations and other groups. It will run the first Thursday of every month. To add your
events to the calendar, send them to mhcalendar@montereyherald.com or fax 655-2749.
Event listings and contact information are submitted by the sponsoring organizations.
Always contact them in advance to verify the event has not been changed or canceled.
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