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WHALEFEST MONTEREY - A fabulous fun free family event!

Take a look at all of these wonderful collaborations - there are 30 maritime organizations and more businesses that are involved. When everyone shares the information with their own social media world and friends and colleagues, the word spreads like wildfire! Come to Monterey for this great event if you can!

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: WHALEFEST MONTEREY

"Whale Watching Capital of the World"

WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2012 -- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

WHERE: Old Fisherman's Wharf, #1 Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California

CONTACT: Bob Massaro at (831) 649-6544 or email bmassaro@bostrommanagement.com and check out the website at www.montereywharf.com.

DESCRIPTION:  The Old Fisherman's Wharf Association in Monterey is sponsoring WHALEFEST MONTEREY, a free fun family event for all ages that celebrates the Monterey Bay, Old Fisherman's Wharf, and whales, while benefiting many local marine conservation non-profit organizations. WHALEFEST MONTEREY is held in January during the migration of the gray whales, although whales are spotted in the Monterey Bay year-round. The day will feature a wide array of fun activities at Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey near the Custom House including a Scavenger Hunt, a bocce tournament on Fisherman's Wharf, whale watching excursions, a 60’ gray whale, Monterey Bay Yacht Club Remote-Controlled Sailing Regatta, and other entertainment including live musical performances by The Whales and Nick Fettis, The Locksmith, and The Monterey Bay Academy of Music, Michael Brautovich, Pacific Grove Middle School Jazz Combo, Wharfside Stompers, and Jonah and the Whale Watchers, a beach clean up by Save Our Shores, hands-on interactive presentations (for all ages) by Save The Whales, squid and fish painting, chalk art, literary participation by local maritime authors, lectures by world renowned marine specialists, informative and educational exhibits by marine organizations, face painting, Golden QR Code Search, a Remote Operated Vehicle, a raffle, documentaries presented by BLUE, A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit, and much, much more. WHALEFEST MONTEREY is sponsored by Old Fisherman's Wharf Association, BLUE, A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit, and MAOS (Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science). The mission of WHALEFEST MONTEREY is to bring public awareness to the dynamic marine organizations that affect Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUBLICITY CONTACT: WENDY BRICKMAN
                    (831) 633-4444 or brickman@brickmanmarketing.com

WHALEFEST MONTEREY TO BE HELD AT OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF IN MONTEREY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2012

"Whale Watching Capital of the World!"

December 28, 2011. Monterey, CA. Don't miss a free fun family event for all ages that celebrates the Monterey Bay, Old Fisherman's Wharf, and whales, while benefiting many local marine organizations. Come out and enjoy many dynamic, interesting and fun events and informative exhibits from over 30 marine organizations, 8 lectures by world renowned marine experts, 6 marine-themed documentaries, 3 local maritime authors, 2 presentations, and a 60' gray whale! WHALEFEST MONTEREY will be held at Old Fisherman's Wharf located at #1 Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California near the Custom House on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. WHALEFEST MONTEREY is held in January during the migration of the gray whales, although whales are spotted  in the Monterey Bay year-round. 

The Old Fisherman's Wharf Association is sponsoring WHALEFEST MONTEREY, a fundraising event to benefit many local marine conservation non-profit organizations. The day will feature a wide array of fun activities including a Scavenger Hunt, an indoor bocce tournament on Fisherman's Wharf, a 60-foot gray whale to climb inside, the Yacht Club Remote-Controlled Sailing Regatta, Chalk Art, Squid & Face Painting, Monterey’s Whaling History Walking Tours led by author and historian Tim Thomas, Coast Guard Boat Tours, Randy’s Guided Whale Watching (half-price for kids), a Golden QR Code Search and a ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle).

There will be many fascinating documentary screenings at the Museum of Monterey’s Stanton Center Theater, including “Vaquita-The Search for The Desert Porpoise” shown by the American Cetacean Society,  “Bag It” shown by BLUE, A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit, “In the Wake of Giants”, “The Humpback Code”, Sea Ghosts”, and “Ocean Voyagers”.

Featured maritime authors will include Mara Kerr, author of Oceanus, The Healing Power of Love, and Executive Producer of the award winning documentary, "In the Wake of Giants", and Tim Thomas, author of The Japanese on the Monterey Peninsula and The Monterey Waterfront, and Steve Palumbi, author of Monterey Bay, A Story of Revival.

Two presentations in the Wharf Theater, “Whales on Wheels" and "Marine Mammals:  Adaptations and Communication" will be presented by Save the Whales.

Among the talented musicians playing on the Wharf will be The Whales and Nick Fettis, The Locksmith, Wharfside Stompers, Jonah and the Whale Watchers, Michael Brautovich, the Monterey Peninsula Academy of Music, and the Pacific Grove Middle School Jazz Combo.

Lecturers include Paul Michel, Superintendent, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Bill Douros, Acting Deputy Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA; Mark DiOrio, Capital Campaign Director, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation; Geoff Shester, Pacific Programs Director, Oceana; and Peggy Stap, Founder and Executive Director, Marine Life Studies, and Jenna Cantuchio, Education Coordinator, Marine Life Studies; Diane Glim, Past President, American Cetacean Society – Monterey Bay Chapter, !Viva Vaquita!; Steve Palumbi, Director, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University (to be confirmed); and Feodor Pitcairn, Owner of Feodor Pitcairn Productions (to be confirmed)..

Schedule of activities (subject to change)

Around and on Fisherman’s Wharf:

     9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Golden QR Code Search
     9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Music
          The Whales and Nick Fettis
          The Locksmith
          Jonah and the Whale Watchers
          Wharfside Stompers
          The Monterey Bay Academy of Music
          Michael Brautovich
          Pacific Grove Middle School Jazz Combo
          and more
     9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Extraordinary Sea Creatures from Save Our Shores

On the Wharf:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NOAA’s 60’ Gray Whale
12:00 PM -4:00 PM Smiley Orca Face Painting

City Dock: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
     Coast Guard Boat Tours
     Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science (MAOS) ROV

Upstairs at Gilbert’s Restaurant: Bocce Tournament
Check in at 9:30 AM Game start at 10:00 AM,: $20.00 per person donation, includes raffle ticket and WHALEFEST MONTEREY t-shirt. Open to players 12 or older. Pre-registration is required for this double elimination event by calling Bob Massaro at (831) 649-6544 or email bmassaro@bostrommanagement.com.  

Museum of Monterey, Stanton Center Theater, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    
     Documentaries/Lecturers and Authors:   

     Paul Michel, Superintendent of The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
     Diane Glim, Past President, American Cetacean Society, !Viva Vaquita!
               “In Search of The Desert Porpoise”
     Geoff Shester, Oceana, California Program Director
     Jenna Contuchio, Marine Life Studies, Educational Director
               “Bag It”
     Bill Douros, Acting Deputy Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA
     Mark DiOrio, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
               “In The Wake of Giants”,  “The Humpback Code”
     Peggy Stap, Director and Founder of Marine Life Studies,
     Whales & Dolphins of Monterey Bay & W.E.T. (Whale Entanglement Team)
     “Sea Ghosts”
     Steve Palumbi, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University (to be confirmed)
     “Ocean Voyagers” Feodor  Pitcairn (to be confirmed)

Whale Watching Tours:
     Randy’s Guided Whale Watching will offer 1/2 off for kids 12 and under, 2 kids per adult maximum at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM.

Registration and Information at Head of Wharf:
     9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Raffle tickets: $1.00 per ticket and $5.00 for 6 tickets.
   
     10:00-12:00, Beach Clean Up: organized by Save Our Shores; no charge
     Please bring gloves and buckets.   

     10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, Tim Thomas will give Walking Tours of Whaling History of Monterey, 12 and over $5.00 donation to the Marine non- profits.

     11:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Scavenger Hunt:  Donation of $10.00 per adult, $5.00 (6-12), 5 and under free.

At Paluca Trattoria, 11:00 AM  - 2:00 PM, Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Remote Control Sailing Regatta
   
At Rappa’s Restaurant:

     12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Squid and Fish Painting

     12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Chalk Art

At the Wharf Theater:

     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Save The Whales presents Whales On Wheels "WOW"
          hands-on interactive program (for all ages).

     3:15 PM  - 4:15 PM Save The Whales presents Marine Mammals:
          Adaptations & Communication hands-on interactive program (for all ages).

The Scavenger Hunt will be a timed event from11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with 1st,
2nd & 3rd place prizes and registration fees are $10 per adult, $5 (5-12 years) and free (5 and under) which includes a T-shirt and raffle tickets. Check-in is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM with awards presented at 1:00 PM and participants must be present to win. The awards ceremony will be held at 3:00 PM.

The Smiley Orca Face Painting Artist will be available from Noon to 4:00 PM providing face painting that starts at $5.

The Portola Hotel and Spa, Comfort Inns on Munras and North Fremont, and Best Western De Anza Inn, are offering a special rate to the Whalefest attendees on Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21, 2012. Attendees must contact the hotel/motels directly to get the special rate

Participating Marine Conservation Organizations:

The participating marine conservation organizations that will line the Causeway at Old Fisherman’s Wharf (some are worldwide and some are only based in Monterey) include American Cetacean Society - Monterey Bay Chapter,  BLUE, A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit,  California State Parks, Camp SEA Lab, Department of Fish and Game, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Friends of Moss Landing Marine Lab, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University (to be confirmed), Marine Life Studies, Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Education Department, Monterey History and Art Association, Monterey Institute of International Studies, BLUE Economy (to be confirmed), Monterey Public Library, Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club, MY Museum, National Estuarine Research Reserve System, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA, Marine Protected Areas Center, Oceana, O’Neill Sea Odyssey Foundation, Pacific Shark Research Center, PUACF, REI, Save Our Shores, Save The Whales, Surfrider Foundation-Monterey Chapter, The Marine Mammal Center, The Otter Project, and United States Coast Guard. Other participating organizations include REI. Sponsors include BLUE, A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit,, Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science and California State Parks. Special thanks go to The Wharf Theater.

WHALEFEST MONTEREY is sponsored by Old Fisherman's Wharf Association, BLUE, A Global Oceans Film & Conservation Summit, and MAOS, Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science. The mission of WHALEFEST MONTEREY is to bring public awareness to the dynamic marine organizations that affect Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

For more information, to volunteer or to become a sponsor, call Bob Massaro at (831) 649-6544 or email  bmassaro@bostrommanagement.com and check out the website at www.montereywharf.com.
 

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Healthy Holiday Foods - Advice from Dr. Jeanette Kern!

Why not take some great advice from an expert? Dr. Jeanette Kern is a highly respected dentist in Monterey, CA. Here's what she suggests:

Naughty	Nice
Fruitcake Filled with candied fruit, this holiday classic is classically bad for your smile.   Candied fruits can stick to crevices in your teeth; their acidic consistency eats at tooth enamel causing decay.	Mulled Wine ‘Tis the season, so if you want a cocktail, choose mulled wine.  Cinnamon spice in this drink helps regulate blood sugar.  Red wine is filled with cell-protecting antioxidants to keep gums and roots healthy.
Candy Canes Hard, sticky and sweet, even peppermint breath can’t save this treat.  Biting down on a candy cane can damage dental work.  Since candy canes are made of corn syrup and sugar this treat can leave you with drama in the form of tooth decay.	Cauliflower Gratin Sure it’s high in fat, but if you are going to indulge at the holiday feast, feel good about Cauliflower Gratin because cauliflower scrubs your teeth with its fiber and can help brighten your smile.   The cheese in this dish helps neutralize acid from other foods and provides healthy calcium for tooth enamel.
Rum & Coke Few things are worse for your smile than sugar and acid; this pair is double trouble. It’s packed with enamel damaging chemicals that can irritate gum tissue and erode tooth enamel.	Citrus California oranges are great this time of year.  All citrus fruits help inhibit bacteria growth which is beneficial for gum health and eliminating halitosis.

Dr. Jeanette Kern is an award-winning expert in the areas of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She has trained with world-renowned dental instructors at the Rosenthal Institute at New York University and the acclaimed Pacific Aesthetic Continuum at University of the Pacific.  Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Kern worked for 10 years as a dental hygienist and taught Hygiene at the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.  She graduated at the top of her class from the School of Dentistry at UCLA and went on to teach other dentists at UCLA from 1989 - 1995.  Dr. Kern lectures to dentists throughout California, and participates in dental study groups.  Dr. Kern is committed to continuing education and always utilizes the latest techniques to make treatment effective, comfortable and easy.  More information at www.jkerndds.com or call Dr. Kern’s office (831) 372- 8011.

Jo Mora and the Monterey National Horse Show!

Another wonderful use of Jo Mora's fabulous artwork...

  

MONTEREY NATIONAL HORSE SHOW RETURNS TO MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ON AUGUST 2-5, 2012; JO MORA ARTWORK SELECTED FOR POSTER

By popular demand, the exciting Monterey National Horse Show is returning to the Monterey County Fairgrounds on August 2-5, 2012. This outstanding event, which is fun for the whole family, will include the Fair Kick-Off Barbecue on August 4, 2012. During the Monterey National Horse Show, there will be many horse show events, jackpot roping, barrel racing and Ranch National Team Sorting. In addition, there will be the crowning of the Miss Monterey National Horse Show on Saturday evening, August 4th at the Monterey National Horse Show. Used with permission of the Jo Mora Trust, the poster artwork for the Monterey National Horse Show is by Jo Mora from his beautifully illustrated book that describes the world of the American Cowboy, Saddle Dust and Trail Leather. The poster uses the eye-catching black and white pen and ink Western-themed image on the dedication page depicts Mora’s son, Joey, sitting astride his horse named "Huerita", with the Mora family dogs on the ground, "Smoke" on the left and "Zack" on the right. More details and the event schedule will be posted soon on the website, www.montereycountyfair.com. For more information, or to become a Sponsor, call (831) 372-5863.

Ranch Sorting is a western-style equestrian sport that evolved from ranch work of separating cattle into pens for branding, doctoring, or transport. It is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. There are several variations of ranch sorting with one, two or three riders on the team, but all require sorting the cattle from one pen to the other in the correct order.

The Monterey County Fairgrounds is a premiere event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. The Monterey County Fair is the 7th District Agricultural Association of the State of California. The 2012 Monterey County Fair, which will be "Very Berry Extraordinary!" will be held August 29-September 3, 2012. For more information or to become a sponsor of the 2012 Monterey County Fair, contact the Fair Administration Office, at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey, by calling (831) 372-5863 or www.montereycountyfair.com.

　

New Year's Resolution! Happier, Healthier Kids! New DVD series debuts!

What could be more important than this for kids and grandkids??? Check it out!

Interactive DVD Series Teaches Health and Wellness Strategies to Young Children in an Interactive Radio Show Format

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, DECEMBER  2011  The New Year brings a commitment to our own improved health, but what about resolving to help improve the health and well-being of our children and grandchildren, now and in their future? In challenging times, our families need easy-to-learn skills that will help them lead healthier, happier lives.  In a time of dwindling material goods and resources, our greatest assets are our health and happiness. It’s time to focus on helping children learn to build and protect these assets.

 

Pennie Sempell & Company proudly announces the release of the new Healthier Happier Life Skills Home Edition, an interactive three-DVD series for families that uses music and a fun call-in radio show program format to teach young children, ages three to eight, many valuable strategies for developing and maintaining physical, social, and emotional health. Each volume in the series includes a quick start guide and printable worksheets for fun home activities.  ($29 suggested retail per volume, $79 for the series; 50 minutes each).

 

Children explore wellness strategies that they will be able to use for a lifetime in a music-rich, animated environment, while lively Q&A and popular songs teach valuable life skills in the areas of health, language arts, music, science and social-emotional learning (SEL).  The result is “a beautiful work of love that will make a big difference for those children fortunate enough to have a parent who uses it,” says Jean Wells, a California State University expert in accessibility issues for students with learning differences.

 

The series is made up of three DVD volumes—HEALTH: Fun Time, Relax Time; HAPPINESS: The Best Things in Life Are Free; and RELATIONSHIPS: Love Songs for Our Children. Each volume includes 10 animated episodes in which children interact with a cast of kids and enjoy sing-along songs as they learn about the interrelationship of essential wellness and life skills, such as:

 

- Cultivating gratitude and kindness

- Managing negative feelings

- Listening and communicating

- Coping with stress

- Building self-esteem and confidence

- Sharing feelings

- Being responsible

- Self-relaxation

- The importance of fitness, sleep, and nutrition

 

“Research shows us that the life skills learned in the home profoundly affect the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children, as well as their school success,” says developer Pennie Sempell. “Parents need tools to help their children learn about influencing their own health and happiness so that they can grow and succeed in life. The Healthier Happier Life Skills Home Edition helps families incorporate these important concepts into daily living, while animation and timeless songs make learning fun for the whole family.”

 

Sempell draws on her diverse background as a parent, educator, attorney/mediator, and integrative health therapist to help adults and children develop self-care strategies that address a wide range of challenges. For more than 15 years, she has collaborated with doctors at a major San Francisco medical center to provide mind-body and preventative medicine support services.

 

The activities are appropriate for a range of children, including those with special needs, English Language Learners, and struggling students who need additional support with language arts development. The songs help reinforce phonics concepts, familiarize children with high-frequency sight words, and improve reading speed as children follow along with the Healthier Happier song lyrics. For teachers, also available is the expanded Healthier Happier Life Skills Classroom Edition, fully interactive with 15+ hours of cross-curricular lesson plans and a 100-page teacher guide, classroom and take-home worksheets.

 

For more information or to order the Healthier Happier Life Skills Home Edition, parents may call 855-500-WELL or visit HealthierHappierLife.com.

 

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Pennie Sempell & Company develops innovative programs that teach physical, social, and emotional life skills through music and live performance, offering the latest in integrative health concepts to children and adults. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. Find them on Facebook: facebook.com/PennieSempellCompany. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/penniesempell. Twitter: @penniesempell. Blog healthierhappierlife.com/resources/

Turf Club Music Series

Anyone who reads this blog knows how much I enjoy live music. So why not team up with the talented Lenny Leon and Kelly Violini, CEO of the Monterey County Fair, and start a Turf Club Music Series. Can't wait for the first one - it'll be great fun!! Check it out!

 

TURF CLUB MUSIC SERIES AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TO BENEFIT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION

TURF CLUB MUSIC SERIES WILL LAUNCH WITH MARDI GRAS PARTY FEATURING PERSEPHONE’S BEES AND MORE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

January 3, 2012, Monterey, CA. The new Turf Club Music Series at the Monterey County Fairgrounds is being launched to benefit the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit organization). The Turf Club Music Series is designed to publicize and bring the community to the beautiful Monterey County Fairgrounds’ Turf Club, located at 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. It will provide an intimate new venue for professional live music events with top nationally and internationally known entertainers. Publicist Wendy Brickman and concert promoter, Lenny Leon, have teamed up with Kelly Violini, CEO of the Monterey County Fairgrounds, to hold a series of exciting live music events in 2012. The first event will be a Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, February 18th at 7:00 PM that will feature live music with the internationally renowned Persephone’s Bees (www.persephonesbees.com)
featuring former Monterey residents, Tom Ayres and Angelina Moysov.

Sound and lighting will be done by Larry Viales of Monterey Bay Sound. There will be complimentary delicious Red Beans and Rice and Creole Gumbo. There were also be Mardi Gras Drink Specials Tickets at the door (age 21 and over) are $15/adults and $10/military/students. For more information and to be added to the upcoming concert email list, contact Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

About Lenny Leon

A longtime music industry professional and concert promoter, Lenny Leon, was involved with booking Doc’s Night Club on Prescott near Cannery Row in Monterey at its peak period from the mid-1990’s – 2001 before Doc’s moved to downtown Monterey. Some of the more well-known acts that Lenny booked included Eric Burdon (Animals), Dave Wakeling (The English Beat), Missing Persons (“Walking in LA), Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross (Lambert, Hendrix and Ross – Clint Eastwood and Diana Krall attended), Dave Alvin (The Blasters), Los Lobos, and many others.  He also booked the successful Monterey Live Festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. He has been in the music industry for over 30 years and worked in management and marketing with Concrete Marketing in New York City in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Lenny worked with Ozzie Osborne, Bob Dylan, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, AC/DC, and many others. He also did music marketing promotion for Black Olive Records, a local record label that had much national success.  Lenny’s longtime experience in the music industry has enabled him to acquire many valuable contacts so he can professionally book the bands and create a successful music concert series. Lenny is dedicated to filling the live music void that many will agree exists in Monterey.

About Wendy Brickman

Wendy Brickman serves on the Monterey County Fair Heritage Board and has handled the publicity/marketing/sponsorships for the Monterey County Fair for four years. She also helped to produce a series of concerts at the Turf Club with Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints for several months in 2010. She has had an award-winning marketing and public relations firm since 1990 that represents a wide array of clients including the Monterey County Fair, Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, and hundreds of other for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a big fan of music and has continually attended concerts in all musical genres since she was a teen. She worked for the Tour Manager of the Doobie Brothers at Studio Instrument Rentals and for Michael Nesmith of the Monkees. She also worked at Paramount Home Video before moving to Monterey. She holds an MBA in Marketing/Management, an MA in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in English from UC Berkeley.

About Kelly Violini

Involved with the Monterey County Fairgrounds since she was a child, Kelly Violini has held the position of CEO at the Monterey County Fair for the past four years. Prior to being named CEO, Kelly was the Deputy Manager for five years.  In her position, Kelly is responsible for overseeing the Monterey County Fair, the Monterey Bay Race Place, and all interim activities that are held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

A 4th generation Monterey County native, Kelly has nearly 20 years experience in the Fairs & Expositions industry. She is currently the Central Coast Area Director of the Western Fairs Association and served as Chairperson for 4 years. She serves as the Northern California Board Chair for California Authority of Racing Fairs and is a member of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions. Under her leadership, the Monterey County Fair has won numerous awards within its industry and from local organizations including the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Kelly also has an extensive background in the agricultural industry. She is a Director for Monterey County Cattle Women and the Cloverbud Leader for Spring 4-H. In 2005, she was voted “Cattle Woman of the Year” by the Monterey County CattleWomen Association.

Kelly is very active in the business community and recently served on the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Monterey County Hospitality Association Board of Directors. She is currently President of the North Fremont Business District of Monterey.  The Fairgrounds is a member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce,  Carmel Chamber of Commerce, the Monterey County Hospitality Association, and the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Kelly is also a Council Member of the Monterey Business Association. She is a graduate of the Leadership Monterey Peninsula Class of 2003. Kelly Violini grew up in Salinas off of River Road and attended Notre Dame High School. Kelly has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a Teaching Credential from Sacramento State, and a Master's Degree from Chapman University in Education and Curriculum Development. She taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 6 years and in her last year of teaching was a K-6 Reading Specialist and Reading Recovery Teacher.

About Larry Viales

As owner/operator of Monterey Bay Sound (www.montereybaysound.com), Larry has been an audio professional since 1987. He was head engineer at Dock Ricketts Lab on Prescott (Cannery Row) for 12 years and was head engineer at Planet Gemini (Cannery Row) for 5 years. Larry has worked with hundreds of national and international performers, and worked hundreds of shows with Monterey Bay area bands. He is dedicated to providing professional, reliable service, and the best possible sound for every event.

About The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the functions of the Monterey County Fair and its mission. Primarily, the Heritage foundation funds capital improvements at the Fairgrounds in addition to special projects such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day. The program benefits Monterey County through increased ag literacy by educating school children about where their food and fiber comes from, encouraging health, nutrition and fitness. For more information, go to www.montereycountyfair.com or call (831) 372-5863.

 

Jo Mora Fan Club!

I am starting a Jo Mora Fan Club!!! He is simply a magical artist who is so versatile. The more you learn, the more fascinating he becomes. From artwork he created that was used by the Byrds on their Sweethearts of the Rodeo album to his children's books to his images of native Americans and cowboys to his incredible cartes (maps) and sculpture and much, much more. What a talent! Check out www.jomoratrust.com to learn more!

Meanwhile, the Monterey County Fair has used artwork from Jo Mora's children's books for the past two years and now will use an image from Trail Dust and Saddle Leather for the Monterey National Horse Show in 2012.

Check out June Sobel's fabulous "Dudley" relaxing by the fire on a Jo Mora throw...available at the store on www.montereycountyfair.com.

We love Jo Mora!

Love Cowboys? Cowgirls! Come to the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival!

Lacy J. Dalton to Perform at the upcoming Festival

Learn about the Cowboy Way of Life! Here's a fun Festival that brings people from around the world to Monterey....

MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL AND CHRISTMAS WESTERN ART & GEAR SHOW

November 2011 Monterey, CA – The very special 13th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival and Christmas Art & Gear Show (www.montereycowboy.org) will be held from Friday through Sunday, December 2, 3 and 4, 2011. The festival will be held at the Monterey Conference Center located at One Portola Plaza in downtown Monterey, CA. This popular annual event for all ages celebrates Monterey's contribution to our western heritage with cowboy poetry, song and a first class Christmas Western Art and Gear show. The festival brings together people from all over the United States to enjoy and learn more about the "cowboy way of life," including its history, current values and culture. The Festival has announced its outstanding 2011 performer line-up which include many Western Music Association winners. Entertainers this year include Dave Stamey, Lacy J. Dalton, Waddie Mitchell, Juni Fisher, Quebe Sisters Band, Doris Daley, Brenn Hill, Adrian, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, Chris Isaacs, Ray Doyle, Saddle Cats, Jim and Karen Ross, J. Parson and Cora Wood.

The festival has many shows scheduled over the three days plus a Jam Session on Friday and Saturday nights, a Christmas Art & Gear Show, Silent Auction and its special Sunday morning Cowboy Church, which benefits The Salvation Army and features many of the top performers of the weekend.

The Art & Gear Show features over two dozen artisans that offer an array of interesting items for Christmas gifts and collectors, including outstanding Western art, photography and books, clothing, (hats, jewelry, handmade boots, belts, purses, jackets, etc.), custom and antique saddles, Navajo blankets and much more.

The Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival also coordinates the popular Cowboys in the Schools Program. During the school year volunteers work with local educators to introduce the concept of Cowboy Culture and the influence of the vaquero to a diverse group of elementary school students. This "Cowboy Way of Life" program helps to teach youth self-esteem, ethics, values, writing, art and history. Young people also participate in the "Open Mic" event during the festival weekend

For more information, to become a sponsor, a volunteer, visit the website at www.montereycowboy.org or call 1-800-722-9652.
 

 

Holiday Hair? Hair Loss Expert Comes to the Rescue! Larry Zellers knows how to help!

"Hands-on Holiday Hair Styling Tips and Tricks Workshop"

 HAIR LOSS SPECIALIST, LARRY ZELLERS, OWNER OF BOOMERANG HAIR STUDIO,  

TO HOLD FUN FREE "HANDS-ON" HOLIDAY HAIR STYLING TIPS AND TRICKS WORKSHOP

 

Look your very best at upcoming holidayparties and events! Larry Zellers, Master Hairstylist and Owner of Boomerang Hair Studio, whose hair salon is located at 230 Grand Avenue inPacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 920-7185, info@boomeranghairstudio.com, www.boomeranghairstudio.com, willbe holding a fun, free hands-on "Holiday Hair Styling Tips and Tricks Workshop"on Thursday, December 8th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Please RSVP to (831) 920-7185.In this helpful interactive workshop, attendees will learn easy styling tricksfor up-dos and formal hair styles; using extensions and hair pieces; and addingglitz and glamour to their everyday look.

 

Larry Zellers is a trained specialist in hair replacement and education as wellas traditional hair salon services, including the new Keratin SmoothingTreatment. Since 1983, Larry Zellers has been dedicated to helping others dealwith the challenge of medical and non-medical hair loss and thinning hair,often due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, menopause, hormone therapyincluding the transgender community, alopecia, trichotillomania (compulsivehair pulling on head, face, and body), genetics, stress, and other conditions.He offers customized solutions to help people look their best and restore theirself-confidence and self-esteem. He specializes in providing and teaching hisclients to work with both human and synthetic hair replacements, wigs, hairpieces, cranial prosthetics, hair grafts, and hair loss treatments. Aconfidential complementary consultation is available for new clients.

 

Larry Zellers has had an international career working in the hair replacement,salon, spa, and film industries for over twenty years. Born in the SanFrancisco Bay Area, his career has taken him to locations as varied as Mexico,San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Carmel and Pacific Grove. He works with people ofall ages, from children to seniors, including those in the transgendercommunity.  Larry has often donated his time and expertise for washing andstyling the hair replacements of the chemotherapy patients at CommunityHospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He has given many "Look Good and FeelBetter" seminars through the American Cancer Society at both Community Hospitaland Dominican Hospital. He works with the Florida-based "Locks of Love" programto provide hair replacement for kids with medically related hair loss. Larryhas written numerous columns for the National Hair Journal, the largest tradepublication for the hair replacement industry. Larry is also a member of theNational Hair Society and Professional Women's Network of the MontereyPeninsula. Larry has been a frequent guest speaker for women's groups, seniors'groups, and support groups, and provides individual one-on-one consultations.

 

To reach Larry Zellers, or for more information, call Boomerang Hair Studio at(831) 920-7185 or email info@boomeranghairstudiocom or check out the website:boomeranghairstudio.com. 

Please donate to the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation Through Monterey County Gives!  

 

DONATE TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED THROUGH THE MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY COMMUNITY FUND'S "MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES" UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

The community is invited to help support the Monterey County Fairgrounds and its important 501(c)3 non-profit division, The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation. As you may know, the Monterey County Fairgrounds is also an important contributor to the economic well-being of Monterey County and has a multi-million dollar impact. It is also one of the most beautiful Fairgrounds in the country!

 

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation, a 501c3, is proud to be a recipient of the Monterey County Weekly Community Fund's Monterey County GIVES program. For every dollar donated to Monterey County GIVES, the Monterey County Weekly will match a percentage of the amount to be donated to the Heritage Foundation through December 31, 2011. The community is urged to support the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation under the Education & Youth list on the website: https://www.montereycountygives.com/Donate.aspx

 

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the functions of the Monterey County Fair and its mission. Primarily, the Heritage Foundation funds capital improvements at the Fairgrounds in addition to special projects such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day. For more information about the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation, go to http://montereycountyfair.com/about-us/heritage

 

One of the goals of the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation is to teach kids where their food comes from. In 2012, the Heritage Foundation will promote agriculture literacy on the Monterey Peninsula. It currently supports School Tour Day during the annual county fair-more than 600 students visit the fair and learn about local agriculture. But with additional funding, the Heritage Foundation can bus in an additional 500 school children to the fair and provide teachers with curriculum and $100 in books related to ag literacy. Kids will become more aware of how and where their food is grown, and this educational experience can also encourage health, nutrition and fitness. If we start kids early and they'll retain these lessons into adolescence and beyond.

 

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation is also dedicated to supporting the functions of the Monterey County Fair including maintaining a beautiful 22-acre oak-studded site where the community and visitors come together to enjoy wonderful experiences, including world renowned festivals, concerts, weddings, picnics, meetings and more.  For more information, call (831) 372-5863 or http://montereycountyfair.com/about-us/heritage.

 

Holiday Happenings! 'Tis the season for holiday fun!

DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER TO HOLD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 

 

'Tis the season! The community is invited to enjoy a wide array of wonderful holiday activities! On Saturday, December 10th, Del Monte Shopping Center will hold a free special Holiday Open House event with fun for the whole family from Noon to 7:00 PM. The community is invited to come out and enjoy great live holiday entertainment including:

 

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cypressaires

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Face Painting

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Balloon Art

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Bornia Boys Blues Band

 

 Free hot coffee and cookies will be available near the Guest Services Center outside of Macy's. Come by the Guest Services Center and register to win a $100 Gift Card Giveaway every hour.

 

Santa himself will be available to hear holiday wishes and pose for photos at Santa's Workshop, located across from Chico's. Professional digital photo packages will be available. Del Monte Center has extended shopping hours through the holiday season which will be posted on www.shopdelmonte.com along with great merchant specials.

 

Shoppers are invited to have their gifts wrapped at Santa's Workshop by local community civic groups. Donations will be accepted with all proceeds directly benefiting the organizations.

 

 

To celebrate the season, Del Monte Shopping Center is offering a wonderful array of special free holiday entertainment through Christmas Eve, December 24th. Fun for the whole family, the community is invited to come out and enjoy local entertainers that range from carolers to barber shop quartets and much, much more. The Del Monte Shopping Center Holiday Entertainment schedule features the following entertainers:

 

                                  12/9     6P - 8P                       Sonshine Brass

                                  12/10   1P - 3P                       Cypressaires

                                  12/10  12P - 5P                      Face Painting/Balloon Art

                                  12/10   5P - 7P                       The Bornia Boys Blues Band

                                  12/11   1P - 3P                        Mama Sue Kroninger

                                  12/11   4P - 6P                        Merry Carolers

                                 

                                  12/16   1P-4P                          Balloon Art

                                  12/16   6P - 8P                        Carmel Strings Quartet

                                  12/17   11A - 1P                      Junction 68

                                  12/17   1p - 3p                         Balloon Art

                                  12/17   2P - 4P                        VOCI a capella

                                  12/17   6P - 8P                        The Nightingals

                                  12/18   12P - 3P                      Balloon Art

                                  12/18   1P - 3P                        Mama Sue Kroninger

                                 

                                  12/19   6P-8P                          Monterey Strings Quartet

                                  12/20   6P - 8P                        Wharfside Stompers

                                  12/21   6P - 8P                        Cypressaires

                                  12/22   6P - 8P                        Jim Fucillo

                                  12/23   6p-8p                           Merry Carolers

                                  12/24   11a-1p                         Sax For the Season

                                  12/24   2p-4p                          Joyful Tidings Carolers

  

Del Monte Shopping Center features more than 75 unique shops, restaurants and eateries, plus Macy's, Whole Foods Market and Century Theatres. The spacious, open-air shopping center offers comfortable seating, beautiful landscaping, and ample parking for its shoppers. Recent store openings include Green's Camera and temporary holiday stores Brookstone and Monterey Bay Silver.

 

For more information on store listings, movie times, weekend entertainment, and special events, please call the Guest Services Center at 372-4540 or visit www.shopdelmonte.com.

 

 

SUPPORT MANY COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER'S SPECIAL

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP PROGRAM

 

The community is invited to come out to Del Monte Shopping Center and support many local non-profit organizations through their special Holiday Gift Wrap program. Holiday Gift Wrap volunteers will be available to do beautiful gift wrapping for a donation to their organization at the Gift Wrap Pavilion located adjacent to Santa's Workshop from December 12th through Christmas Eve.

 

The schedule of the non-profit organizations that will provide volunteers to gift wrap holiday packages is as follows:                                                                        

 

Dec. 12          Monday                  11 - 5pm            ERMCO

Dec. 12          Monday                   5 - 9pm              Dance Kids of Monterey County

Dec.13           Tuesday                 11 - 5pm            American Red Cross

Dec.13           Tuesday                 5 - 9pm              Dance Kids of Monterey County

Dec. 14          Wednesday            11 - 4pm            Soroptimists of Carmel Bay

Dec. 14          Wednesday             4 - 9pm              Family to Family

Dec. 15          Thursday                11 - 9pm            Soroptimists of Carmel Bay

Dec.16           Friday                      11 - 4pm            PEO Chapter HT

Dec.16           Friday                      4 - 9pm              Olson School

Dec.17           Saturday                 10 - 9pm            Carmel Lions Club

Dec. 18          Sunday                   10 - 7 pm           Olson School

Dec. 19          Monday                  10-5pm              Special Kids Crusade

Dec. 19          Monday                   5- 10 pm            LLS Team in Training

Dec. 20          Tuesday                   10 - 10pm          Altrusa International

Dec. 21          Wednesday             10 - 10pm          American Red Cross

Dec. 22          Thursday                10-5pm              Family to Family

Dec. 22          Thursday                5-10pm              LLS Team in Training

Dec. 23          Friday                      9 - 5 pm             Seaside High School

Dec. 23          Friday                      5 - 10pm            Pop Warner Football

Dec.24           Saturday                 10 - 6pm            Monterey Food Bank

 

 

 

VISIT SANTA AT HIS FABULOUS WORKSHOP AT DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER

 

Bring the whole family to visit Santa at his beautiful workshop at Del Monte Shopping Center where he can be found on many special designated "Santa Days" through December 24th, 2011. The fabulous Santa's Workshop is built in the traditional Arts and Crafts style, and features a fireplace and real hardwood floors. All kids who come to visit Santa can give him their wish list, have a photo taken with him, and receive a free candy cane.

 

Attached to Santa's Workshop is the "Gift Wrap Pavilion" where many local non-profit organizations will gift-wrap Del Monte Shopping Center shoppers' gift items for a donation to the organization helping that day. Santa's schedule can be found at www.shopdelmonte.com and the schedule is as follows:

 

                             Dec. 9                 10am-6pm

                             Dec. 10               10am-8pm

                             Dec. 11               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 12               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 13               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 14               10am-6pm

                            Dec. 15               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 16               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 17               10am-8pm

                             Dec. 18               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 19               10am-8pm

                             Dec. 20               10am-8pm

                             Dec. 21               10 am-8pm

                             Dec. 22               10 am-8pm

                             Dec. 23               10am-6pm

                             Dec. 24               10am-6pm

 

 

 

"ONE WARM COAT" AND GIRL SCOUTS WARMING COMMUNITIES...

ONE COAT AT A TIME AT DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER 

 

Winter is definitely here in Monterey County, and no one should ever go without such a basic necessity as a coat!  Del Monte Shopping Center is again hosting the Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay's "One Warm Coat" community service project this holiday season. Gently used coats will be collected in front of Macy's every Saturday through Saturday, December 31, 2011, from 11am to 3pm. All coats will be cleaned and repaired by Country Club Cleaners at Del Monte Center before being given to a local child or adult in need.  Coats of all sizes are welcome, but children's sizes are needed most. 

One Warm Coat is a community service effort assisting in the collection of clean, reusable coats and jackets for donation to local individuals free of charge.  Since its inception in 1992, One Warm Coat "Warming Communities...One Coat at a Time" has provided over 3 million coats to those in need at no cost.  For more information visit their website at www.onewarmcoat.org.  

 

Del Monte Shopping Center features more than 75 unique shops, restaurants and eateries, and a luxury spa and fitness center, plus Macy's, Whole Foods Market and Century Theatres. The spacious, open-air shopping center offers comfortable seating, beautiful landscaping, and ample parking for its shoppers. Recent store openings include Green's Camera and temporary holiday stores Brookstone and Monterey Bay Silver.

 

For more information on store listings, movie times, weekend entertainment, and special events, please call the Guest Services Center at 372-4540 or visit www.shopdelmonte.com.