The SPCA for Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for deliberately and severely injuring a Cooper’s hawk. SPCA website
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Head Start Resource Fair November 30th
Head Start Resource Fair is scheduled for November 30th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Castro Plaza. An Outreach Worker will be available to assist residents in applying for Healthy Families and Medi-Cal. The address is 10601 McDougall St., Castroville, CA 95012. Call 1-866-361-0477
Soledad Rec Pool closed for a few weeks
Soledad Rec's Pool is now closed to swimmers for a few weeks for the refinishing of the wading pool, stain treatments, and annual maintenance.
Offices will be open to answer questions about upcoming programs or to register for Girls Spring Softball or the Renovation Run. The website is soledadrec.com.
Offices will be open to answer questions about upcoming programs or to register for Girls Spring Softball or the Renovation Run. The website is soledadrec.com.
Soledad medic talks about swine flu and prevention mp3
Dr. Giuseppe Slater of Soledad discusses swine flu and flu prevention
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Youth concert at Soledad YMCA December 11th
The Soledad YMCA and Wise Music are sponsoring an educational concert on December 11th at 6 PM. The event is designed to inspire creativity in youth for music and for all the arts. Live concerts are rare in Soledad and other parts of Monterey County. Concert headliners are The Sledge Grits Band -Musical Soul Food. The YMCA and The Sledge Grits Band.
Free Thanksgiving meals in Monterey County locales a success
Those who sought festive Thankgiving feasts were fed at numerous locations throughout Monterey County. Soledad, Prunedale and Seaside were just a few of the communities where local business helped the hungry. Many events benefited the Monterey County Food Bank. >>more
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving Eve Service and Food Drive Wednesday
Join your neighbors for the fellowship of a Thanksgiving Eve Service and Food Drive at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 490 Aguajito Road, off Highway 1 in Monterey.
Please call the Food Bank at (831) 758-1523 for more information about this event.
South county's only theatre reopens in time for holidays
King City Cinemas reopened earlier in November. A King City father-and-son team reopened south county's only movie theater, saving the town's 12,000 residents an hour drive to Salinas or Paso Robles, just to catch the latest flick. The reopening came more than two weeks after King City Cinemas owner, Gene Harvey, closed its doors. The theater has three screens. more>>
Rep. Farr supports Pinnacles National Park
U.S. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, testified November 17th in Washington, D.C., in support of the Pinnacles National Park Act (H.R. 3444). The bill would elevate the Pinnacles National Monument in the Gabilan Mountains above Soledad to National Park status. During his testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Rep. Farr also read part of a letter from producers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan in support of the Pinnacles National Park Act. more>>
Active shooter drill at Main Street Middle School
"Gunmen" stormed the hallways at Main Street Middle School in Soledad on November 18th during an active shooter drill. Three teachers wearing ski masks played the part of the gunmen, shooting students and teachers around the school, that were all part of the training exercise. Minutes later, the Soledad Police Department and Monterey County Probation responded in force as Monterey County sheriff officers closed streets surrounding the school and a CHP helicopter hovered overhead. Thanks to the California.com.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Injured eagle rescued in Soledad mp3
On Saturday, November 7th, an injured golden eagle was found in a field in Soledad. The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center responded and brought the eagle back to SPCA center. An examination revealed that the eagle’s left shoulder is either dislocated or broken.
Today SPCA Wildlife Staff are stabilizing the eagle in order to transfer to California Raptor Center at UC Davis tomorrow for possible specialized surgery.
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the only full service wildlife rehabilitation center serving Monterey County. The SPCA Wildlife Center’s professional staff operates under permits from the California Department of Fish & Game and rescues over 2,600 wild animals every year.
Bus ads support the Food Bank during rest of year
The Food Bank for Monterey County, MST and First National Bank are sponsoring bus ads that the agencies hope will encourage awareness of the food bank programs and spur donations. The ads on buses will run until December 31, 2009. Call the Food Bank at (831) 758-1523 for more information.
Gonzales landmark remembered
The Stag Saloon in Gonzales may be gone, but according to a local TV station, it's certainly not forgotten. At a ceremony downtown in October, a group of merry hucksters celebrated the venue that stood on a lot in town for more than 100 years. The Monterey Viejo Chapter of E Clampus Vitus, or the Clampers as they are known, held the event.
"This was more than a bar or saloon or tavern. It was a meeting place for the local community," said Grand Humbug Carl Taylor.
The active fraternity dates back to California's gold rush of the 1840s.
The Clampers said they love to celebrate tradition all in good fun.
To them, the Stag Saloon, like a lot of venues in what was then the Wild West, is just as important as the first courthouse or train station and that's why Taylor said the group made the effort since they believe we should honor all that had a role in making our state great.
The Stag Saloon was the oldest building in Gonzales at one time and was built in 1873 and torn down in 1985. >>more>>
"This was more than a bar or saloon or tavern. It was a meeting place for the local community," said Grand Humbug Carl Taylor.
The active fraternity dates back to California's gold rush of the 1840s.
The Clampers said they love to celebrate tradition all in good fun.
To them, the Stag Saloon, like a lot of venues in what was then the Wild West, is just as important as the first courthouse or train station and that's why Taylor said the group made the effort since they believe we should honor all that had a role in making our state great.
The Stag Saloon was the oldest building in Gonzales at one time and was built in 1873 and torn down in 1985. >>more>>
Free days at Monterey Bay Aquarium for Soledad residents and others
Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrated its 25th anniversary with free admission on the 20th of each month from January through October, however they have extended the free day to Monterey County residents for Nov. 20 as well.
In addition to free admission Nov. 20, residents will also have the opportunity to visit the aquarium free of charge during its annual Community Week, Dec. 5 - 13.
To receive free admission, Monterey County residents must present valid identification and proof of residence at the main entrance.
In addition to free admission Nov. 20, residents will also have the opportunity to visit the aquarium free of charge during its annual Community Week, Dec. 5 - 13.
To receive free admission, Monterey County residents must present valid identification and proof of residence at the main entrance.
UWMC busts myths about people with disabilities
United Way of Monterey County does its part to dispel myths about people with disabilities.
"Breaking Down Workplace Stereotypes" is a guide for being inclusive of persons with disabilities created by the United Way Inclusion Council.
It's important to bust the myths regarding the employment of people with disabilities. Based on its research, the council concluded that the biggest detterent to hiring people with disabilities is the stereotypes and misperceptions that exist. In response, they have created this guide to dispell the myths, highlight the benefits and provide resources for hiring people with disabilities. Check out the link to the full report under the Community Resources section of UWMC's website.
"Breaking Down Workplace Stereotypes" is a guide for being inclusive of persons with disabilities created by the United Way Inclusion Council.
It's important to bust the myths regarding the employment of people with disabilities. Based on its research, the council concluded that the biggest detterent to hiring people with disabilities is the stereotypes and misperceptions that exist. In response, they have created this guide to dispell the myths, highlight the benefits and provide resources for hiring people with disabilities. Check out the link to the full report under the Community Resources section of UWMC's website.
Campaign to light Gonzales ballfields
Currently athletic fields in Gonzales are not lit at night forcing curtailment of games and events when the sun goes down. There is a campaign to remedy the situation at Centennial Park.
The grassy stretch of land may soon get a $200,000 face-lift — including lights that would allow Little Leagues to host more than a single-evening baseball game before spring twilight settles into dusk.
The grassy stretch of land may soon get a $200,000 face-lift — including lights that would allow Little Leagues to host more than a single-evening baseball game before spring twilight settles into dusk.
The project is the work of Poder Popular para la Salud del Pueblo, which had a ceremonial groundbreaking at the ballfield on Tuesday. Poder Popular is a California Endowment-funded program that uses community input to improve the lives and neighborhoods of farmworkers.
"We are seeking to improve community infrastructure and increase recreation opportunities," said Nicolas Sandoval Jr., Poder Popular's Gonzales program coordinator. He works through the Community Foundation of Monterey County, which administers the funding grant. "This project meets both those goals." >>more>>
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