Geoff's Monthly Newsletter - December 2017

What's Your Passion?

Do you have a passion for Seabird watching? If so, the Monterey Audubon Society setup a Seawatch program which documents all the migratory seabirds moving past Point Pinos (just South of Pacific Grove) in late autumn. According to the Audubon Society "Point Pinos and Monterey Bay, which it overlooks, are unique. Perhaps nowhere else on North America's West Coast are oceangoing birds move visible from a terrestrial viewpoint." Unique habitats, upwelling and nutrients attract many marine predators, including birds. This gives Seabird watchers the ability to see the movements of these special birds as they migrate to and from their breeding grounds. Over 30 species of Seabirds are commonly seen in Nov/Dec. Some of these species include the Pacific Loon, Black-vented Shearwater, Surf Scooter, Cassin's Auklet and Common Murre.

DECEMBER FEATURED EVENTS:

'Tis The Season

The holidays on the Monterey Coast are a special time with many events taking place around the Monterey Bay area. Holiday Tree lightings, Harbor Lighted Boat Parade and Christmas at the Adobes are just a few festive holiday events taking place in December.

Below is a partial list of fun events for December:

Nov. 30^th – Pacific Grove Parade of Lights, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dec. 1^st – Carmel-by-the-Sea Holiday Tree Lighting, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dec. 1^st – Downtown Monterey Tree Lighting, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dec. 1^st – 17^th – Christmas on the Wharf (Portola Plaza, Monterey)
Dec. 2^nd – Annual Stillwell's Fun in the Park (PG) 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Dec. 8^th – Carmel-by-the-glass Winter Holiday Party 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dec. 9^th – Christmas at the Adobes (Monterey) 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dec. 31^st – First Night Monterey 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Dec. 31^st – NYE at The Inn at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach) 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
 

www.carmelcalifornia.com
www.seemonterey.com
www.montereycountyweekly.com/calendar
http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/ (Official City Website)

Featured Community:

Pacific Grove

The quintessential seaside small town situated in a spectacular location between Monterey and Asilomar/Pebble Beach. With beautiful ocean views and designated one of the top 5 places with the cleanest air, it's been labeled "Butterfly Town U.S.A." because of the thousands of Monarch Butterflies that envelop the area during the winter after travelling 2,000 miles. They begin to arrive in October, peak around Christmas departing around March. Also, a popular destination for oceanside weddings, one can often see multiple wedding ceremonies taking place at Lover's Point and other beautiful locations along the Pacific Grove coast. With an abundance of things to do and community events, even visitors feel like residents when attending one of the many annual Pacific Grove events such as "Good Old Days", and "Feast of Lanterns" celebrations. Pacific Grove is also home to one of the finest municipal golf courses along the ocean front. Fun, challenging, affordable, with incredible ocean views best describe the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course.

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Thoughts while cycling… Holidays are a time of joy and celebration. Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach all provide residents and visitors alike opportunities to enjoy and participate in wonderful community events. From Holiday Tree Lighting ceremonies to Tours of the Adobe's, holiday concerts, parades, and parties there are plenty of events to keep you in the spirit of the season. Yet another reason why people choose to live in this wonderful part of the world. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!

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