Photos by James Ruiz, Adam Matzinger and Alison Gamel
May 10th, 2018
Baby Bump Belly Painting
Location: Grand Court Near Starbucks, 796 Northridge Mall, Salinas, CA Phone: (831) 449-7227 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Price: FREE Join us in celebrating your Mommy joy with a free baby bump belly painting. Artists from Hijos del Sol will create an unique *painting for your belly and then you can capture the image by taking a photograph in our selfie station. A happy keepsake to add to your Baby Book, or share with friends and family. In addition, visit vendor booths to browse things a Mom can really appreciate, like herbal teas, a quick massage, beauty products and more. Ulta Beauty will provide free 10-Minute Face Fits (mini facials), as well! Meet us in Grand Court near Starbucks! *Paints used are hypoallergenic and water-based.May 18th – 20th, 2018
The First Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival
In Partnership with the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Location: Fisherman's Wharf Association/ Custom House Plaza, #1 Old Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA Phone: (831) 655-9775 Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Price: $0 The event is free and will take place at the Custom House Plaza, next to Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey. The theme of this festival is “Jade and Jazz.” The band is composed of artists from the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose areas. They will perform throughout the festival. Featured jade vendors from around the world will present jade (jadeite and nephrite) both in rough and finished forms. See examples of jagged mountain jades, river and ocean worn stones and boulders mined from our own Pacific Coast, gem quality cut blocks, slabs, and jewelry. Top local and international carvers from Asia, Europe, Canada, the U.S. will be displaying their quality jade creations. The newly formed, Jade Events Unlimited, a non-profit organization, has a primary focus of advancing the field of jade appreciation, jade collecting, jade carving and sculpting, jade art and other affiliated mediums. Part of the proceeds from the Monterey Bay Jade Festival will be going toward improving and enhancing resources at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.Community Foundation for Monterey County
Big Sur Relief Foundation
The devastating Soberanes Fire and this winter’s heavy rains have caused tremendous hardship for Big Sur residents, employees and their families. HWY 1 is closed with massive mud slides, and Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge – the lifeline that connects the North and South – has been declared unsafe and has been condemned.
Iconic businesses like Esalen, Nepenthe, Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn, Ventana, and Post Ranch are all temporarily closed. Over 1,000 Big Sur employees are out of work, and hundreds of families have been displaced. Thousands of people are in need of food, housing, and immediate assistance.
In light of these unique and challenging circumstances, several businesses have come together to raise funds to provide relief for local individuals and families. The Big Sur Relief Fund at the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) will provide relief and emergency assistance to those affected.
Donate Now
Your gift will support the affected residents and individuals working in Big Sur in Monterey County, California and is fully tax deductible. 100% of donations will be used for relief and assistance. For more information on how to donate visit www.cfmco.org/BigSurRelief or- Mail a check: Community Foundation for Monterey County 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, 93940 “Attention: Big Sur Relief Fund”
- Donate by Phone Call 831.375.9712 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Contribute Appreciated Stock Please contact Christine Dawson, Vice President of Philanthropic Services, for details at 831.375.9712 ext 126.
