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Looking for Summer Fun?
Our online "virtual folder" has all of the great info found in our summer mailing. And, it's available to you 24-7! Psst...Mention MBayKids when you sign up for a camp or service and you may qualify for a discount at some locations!
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Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns Fun
Friday, July 30 - Saturday, July 31
Saturday, July 30 - Pet Parade: Come one, come all - join the Royal Court as they lead the young and young-at-heart and their pets in a march down Lighthouse Avenue. Costumes from around the world encouraged. Parade participants gather in Caledonia Park at 2 pm. Parade starts at 2:30 pm. FREE!
Sunday, July 31 - Pageant at Performing Arts Center: Welcoming activities begin at
4:00 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm at
835 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove. The entertainment includes Shinsho Mugn Daiko drummers, Chinese Lion Dancers, Monterey Bay Belles with Vocal Point quartet, Greek Dancers, and much more. The evening concludes with the telling of the Legend of the Blue Willow performed in pantomime by the Royal Court and narrated by Roger Powers – just as if it was all taking place on the Pier in the Cove. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.
For more information on the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, please visit www.feast-of-lanterns.org.
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Monterey Bay Reggaefest
Friday, July 30 - Sunday, August 1
Monterey County Fair Grounds
The 15th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest 2010 is a 3-day celebration that will take place July 30th through August 1st at the Monterey County Fairgroungs. Known as one of the best reggae festivals in Northern California, the event offers activities and enjoyment for the entire family. There will be over twenty live performances, a D.J. party on the patio at the Turf Club, annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, and a kids play area. The free kids play area has: jump houses, a giant slide, face painting and many more fun activities for all ages. For information on the performance schedule and tickets, visit www.mbayreggaefest.net.
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Peacock Acres Back to School BBQ
Saturday, July 31 ~ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
838 S. Main St. (Parking lot behind The Tower offices) ~ Salinas
View Flyer
Join us for a day of fun-filled back to school activities all to benefit local foster youth: Haircuts for kids, Karate demonstration by Curtis Sells, Martial Arts, Monterey County Search & Rescue Dogs, Recruiters from CSUMB, Hartnell and the US Armed Forces. Please support our back-to-school donation drive! We are in need of backpacks, folders, locks, flash drives, binder paper, printer paper, graphing paper, composition books, five subject notebooks, pencils, pens, dividers, calculators, crayons, makers, glue and other supplies for our youth!
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 6th Annual First Day Festival
Saturday, July 31 ~ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Northridge Mall, Salinas
Celebrate the back-to-school season with live entertainment, games, activities, and more! The 6th Annual First Day Festival at Northridge Mall will also host a family resource expo in Sears Court where families can pick up great information from local agencies and family-friendly organizations ... all for the benefit of local kids and families.
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 Steinbeck Center Essay Contest
Essay submission: July 1 - July 31
The National Steinbeck Center, Old Town Salinas
In honor of John Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley," The National Steinbeck Center is inviting members of the public to write an essay about their favorite journey with a dog. The essay must be focused on traveling with a dog. There will be two categories for essay winners: one winner for the best domestic travel story and another for the best international travel story. Entrants may submit photos of themselves and their dogs on the journey along with the essay. All materials must be submitted between July 1 and July 31. Essays may not exceed 300 words and must be submitted by 5:00 pm July 31 to marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com.
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 Carmel Bach Festival
July 17 thru July 31
Various Venues throughout Carmel
The Carmel Bach Festival is a renowned 16-day celebration of music and ideas inspired by the historical and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach in the world. Comprised of national and international performing artists, the Festival Orchestra and Chorale, along with our beloved local Chorus and exceptional Youth Chorus, deliver exuberant performances of rare power and intimate beauty.
The rhythm, beauty and power of the 2010 Festival programming reflects the highs and lows of the human experience: from the realism and intellectual depth of Bach to the idealism and virtuosity of Beethoven, it is this musical mapping of the human condition that creates the framework for our exquisite journey. For tickets and schedule information, please visit www.bachfestival.org.
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 16th Annual Strawberry Festival
at Monterey Bay
Saturday, July 31 & Sunday, August 1
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Main Street in Downtown Watsonville
Downtown streets will be filled with booths selling strawberry dishes, including strawberry pizza, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry shortcake and more! There will be children's carnival rides, a vintage car show, live music and dancing. Admission is FREE. For more information, visit www.mbsf.com.
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 13th Annual
Turkish Arts & Culture Festival
Saturday, July 31 & Sunday, August 1
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Custom House Plaza near Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey
Live music, entertainment, folk dancing, belly dancing, art exhibits,fFood and drinks (Doner Kebap, Adana Kebap,borek, baklava, Turkish Coffee, ...) are all a part of the 13th annual Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. Admission is FREE. This event also includes many activities for Children (puppet making, painting, coloring, story telling, folk dancing, games,...). For more information, visit www.turkfestca.org.
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Gonzales Summer Festival
Saturday, July 31 ~ 12 noon - 11 pm
Sunday, August 1 ~ 1 pm - 9 pm
Centennial Park, Gonzales
The Gonzales Summer Fest (Gonzales Summer-Time Festival) began in 2009 in Gonzales, CA. The festival raises funds to support Gonzales High-School.
The festival is a 2-day event packed with all kinds of exciting things to do and see! From car shows and great music to fabulous food and a kids playland, the Gonzales Summer Fest has something for everyone! For ticket prices and additional festival information, visit www.gonzalessummerfest.com or call (831) 585-2735.
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 Central Coast MotorSport Spectacular
Sunday, August 1 ~ 2 pm (Gates open at 12 noon)
Salinas Sports Complex
The first ever Central Coast MotorSport Spectacular will take place on Sunday, August 1 at 2:00 pm at the Salinas Sports Complex. Gates open at 12 noon with a pit party, autographs and photos with drivers and more. This event will feature more than monster truck competition, including the long-anticipated return of the original monster truck of them all, Bigfoot, and the very finest, high-flying freestyle motorcycle jumpers in the country. Filling out the afternoon's entertainment menu, this first-ever event will also include the always exciting Pro Arena Trucks, the unpredictable and sometimes hilariously entertaining Tough Truck Competition, featuring local competitors in their not so predictable weekend warrior machines, and for the first time ever, the most unpredictable racing of all, the legendary Dwarf Car Racers. As icing on the cake, this Motorsport Spectacular will also feature the debut of the one and only, flame-throwing fire engine, "Deep Heat." Save on advance tickets! Prices are $25 for box seats, $18 for adults and $9 for children prior to the show. On August 1, ticket prices will be $30 for box seats, $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Learn more!
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 ARIEL Theatrical's
Peter Pan Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, August 7 ~ 8 am - 10 am
Applebee's Restaurant
301 N. Davis Road, Salinas
Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes & sausage along with your choice of coffee, orange juice or milk served by the cast of ARIEL's summer production of Peter Pan. Even Captain Hook will be making an appearance! Tickets are $7 per person and must be purchased in advance at ARIEL Theatrical, located at Wilson Children's Theatre, 320 Main St., Salinas. For more information, call (831) 775-0976.
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 Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Toro Regional Park, 501 Highway 68
The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival brings the music, dance and athletic events of the mystical lands of Scotland and Ireland to Monterey County. There will be a variety of live Celtic entertainment, exciting Scottish heavy athletic competition events, vendors offering tasty British and Scottish food and drink, and unique Scottish and Irish crafts. There will also be many fun activities for the wee ones, including junior versions of Scottish athletic events, such as tossing the caber, face painting, coloring, flag making, copper punch-outs, and more! These events are limited to children 12 and under. No pre-registration is required. For tickets and schedule information, please visit www. montereyscotgames.com.
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 Lovers Point Art & Food Festival
Sunday, August 8 ~ 9 am - 5 pm
Lover's Point, Pacific Grove
Enjoy this great opportunity to witness peninsula artists paint and create images of the area. Visit with the art community in a carefree environment at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove. Great street food festival with music from The Lost Boys (9:30 am), Chacagua Playboys (11 am), Red Beans & Rice ( 2pm) and the Chicano All Stars (4 pm). For more information, call (831) 373-3304 or visit www.pacificgrove.org.
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Salinas Music and Art Summit
Sunday, August 8 ~ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Natividad Creek Park, Salinas
Free family music and arts festival! This event is designed to inspire an appreciation of the arts to both audiences and performers. Event lineups will showcase local and popular bands, musicians, schools, and organizations. An outdoor art exhibit will highlight local artists of all mediums. There will be food, kids corner, jumping houses, skate park, games, educational booths and free live entertainment. View Flyer.
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Digital Arts Contests and Workshops for Teens
Workshops: various dates through August 12
Entry deadline August 15
Winners Announced August 21
Salinas Public Library is mixing creativity and technology! This summer teens are going crazy with iPads, Apple computers and digital camcorders. There are THREE Digital Art Contests with $100 cash prizes and many workshops for digital photography, comic creation and filmmaking. There are loads of hands-on technology workshops happening for teens running now through August 12. These workshops are actually designed help teens create prize winning digital art! Topics covered include digital photo sytlizing, digital comic creation and digital video editing. Due to the hands-on nature of these workshops space is LIMITED. Please signup online today by visiting www.salinaspubliclibrary.org.
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Summer Harvest at The Farm
Saturday, August 14 ~ 11:00 am
Highway 68 at the Spreckels Blvd exit, Salinas
Join the fun at The Farm's Summer Harvest. This event will begin with a puppet show 11:00 am followed by a watermelon-eating contest, grilled corn & hayrides. There will be a second puppet show at 2:00 pm. For more information, please call 455-2575.
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 Kidfest
Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monterey County Fairgrounds
On Saturday and Sunday, August 14th and 15th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Kidfest will return to the Monterey County Fairgrounds. A popular family event for 16 years that attracts over 20,000 people, Kidfest is a FREE two-day event full of education, entertainment, interaction, fun and prizes! It is an “edutainment” type of event that combines education and entertainment while creating a safe and fun atmosphere for children. This year, Kidfest will feature a variety of NEW fun, safe and exciting activities for kids and their families (ages 4 through adults). There will be expanded and exciting BMX bike demos in the Pattee Arena at the Fairgrounds this year and many other great activities and entertainment. For more information, go to www.montereycountyfair.com or call Gordon Warner at (831) 633-3379.
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Youth Music Monterey Auditions
Auditions will be held August 28 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Registration deadline August 20
Monterey High School Band Room
Are you talented, have a good ear, and really know how to make your instrument sing? Are you ready for some new and exciting performance opportunities? Then tryout for Youth Music Monterey! Membership is open by audition to students in Monterey County and beyond—from Salinas to Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel. The orchestras perform three concerts during the school year at the Sunset Center in Carmel as well as Sherwood Hall in Salinas. This is a great opportunity for serious musicians to receive the high-caliber training they need for success in school music, college and other adult pursuits. For more information, please visit www.youthmusicmonterey.org or call 831-375-1992.
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 Jewish Food Festival & Craft Faire
Sunday, August 29 ~ 10:30 am - 4 pm
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
The 23rd annual free Carmel event features “Jewish Food for the Soul.” Congregation Beth Israel delights its guests with savory comfort foods, continuous musical entertainment from acts including internationally acclaimed folk duo Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd, Iraeli folk dancing and My Museum's Wheelie Mobiliee create hands-on, interactive experiences for the entire family. Visitors are encouraged to park at Carmel Middle School and take the frequent free shuttles to the Festival. Admission and parking are FREE. All proceeds from food sales will benefit Congregation Beth Israel’s educational programs and charities. For more information, contact Congregation Beth Israel (831) 624-2015 or visit www.carmelbethisrael.org.
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 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
September 17 through 19
Monterey County Fairgrounds
2004 Fairgrounds Road
Consistently voted World's Best Jazz Festival by the readers of JazzTimes Magazine, the Monterey Jazz Festival offers 20 acres of magnificent oak-studded grounds for fans to enjoy, featuring films, conversations with the Festival's stars, exhibitions, food and beverages, an international shopping bazaar, and nonstop jazz performances on 8 stages spread throughout the grounds. For ticket and schedule information, visit the Monterey Jazz Festival website at www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
Sunday is Family Day at the Monterey Jazz Festival! The family friendly activities will include an Instrument Petting Zoo (kids can play real instruments), Percussion Playshop, Jazzy Jumper jump house, and kid friendly performances. For more information the Family Day click here.
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