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We Want to Hear from You!
We depend on our readers to keep us up-to-date on Valley issues and events. Let us know your thoughts about the issues facing our Valley by sending an email to
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Advanced Health Care Directive Workshop
Joy Smith, RN, MSN
Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:15AM
The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library are pleased to have as our guest Joy M. Smith, RN MSN, Clinical Educator, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.
Carmel Valley Library First Saturday Series
For information, please call the Library at 659-2377.
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Talk on the History of the Carmel River Lagoon
Saturday, March 11th
1:00 PM
Drew Lander, Carmel Area Wastewater District's principal engineer, will talk on the history of the Carmel River Lagoon at the pump station near the bottom of Calle la Cruz just off Ribera Road in the Meadows.
The Lagoon is the embodiment of a number of historical trends and land and water use decisions that have affected the Carmel River, and is currently the point of contention in a proposal to build a flood wall.
All who wish may join Mr. Lander following the talk for a tour of the Wastewater District's treatment plant and wastewater recycling facility.
The talk and tour will take place come rain or come shine. Comfortable shoes are advised. Carpooling is encouraged for the sake of the residents on Calle la Cruz.
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Senior Luncheon
1st Monday of Each Month
11:30 am
Carmel Valley Community Center
This is a monthly event free to all seniors in Carmel Valley.
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Historical Society Events
March 11 - Annual Meeting
4 - 6 pm
April 29 - 30th
Anniversary Celebration Reception 2 - 4 pm
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Come and Share the Wonders of
Point Lobos
Easy Access Adventures!
Visitors of all abilities are invited to experience the Easy Access Trails at Point Lobos. You are welcome to tour at your own pace, whether you walk fast or slow, are pushing a stroller or walker, using a cane or wheelchair.
We also have a presentation that we can show to your group or staff at your
location.
Saturday, Feb. 18
10am to 12pm - Whalers' Cove
Wednesday, Mar. 1
10am to 12pm - Bird Island
Saturday, Mar. 18
10am to 12pm - Bird Island
Wednesday, Apr. 5
10am to 12pm - Bird Island
Saturday, Apr. 15
10am to 12pm - Bird Island
Highlights at Bird Island - Nesting Brandt's & Pelagic Cormorants, Black-crowned Night Herons, Pelicans and Gulls - Harbor Seals (pups April & May) and Otters - Picnic Area
For more information, see www.pointlobos.org
or contact Melissa Gobell, Docent Program Coordinator
or 831 625-1470
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The Future of Jack's Peak Park
The Regional Park District is considering acquiring Jack's Peak Park from County Parks.There is a current conversation going on about its future use. The possibilities being considered are included in the following questions:
* Should "camping facilities" with attendant ranger services and monitoring be developed in Jack's Peak park?
* Should there be overnight camping for motor homes and expanded parking facilities ?
* Do we need to promote the park as a "tourist destination" for out of state tourists?
* Is this a good mechanism for financing parks?
* Could Jack's Peak Park be an ecological "science" and a "laboratory" educational site for visitors?
* Should the park be developed as an energy and waste free site?
* What impact could this potential use have on parks in the Carmel Valley?
CVA has not yet taken a position on the proposal. We invite you to join the discussion We would like to hear from you what you think about using locally funded Regional Park District to provide the above types of services. Send your comments to CVA and/or to The Regional Park District Web Site.
The Regional Park District Web Site is
You can contact Mr. Payan at payan@mprpd.org
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Public Comments On Val Verde Drive DEIR Available
The County has published public comments on the Val Verde Drive subdivsion's Draft Environmental Implact Reprort, including comments from CVA and attorney Molly Erickson. The draft EIR and comments can be found at
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Sincerely,
Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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Safely Dispose of Your
Sharps and Meds!
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Curious About CVA?
Carmel Valley Association is one of the oldest, largest, and
most successful community organizations in Monterey County. We are entirely volunteer, with no paid employees. Our mission is to defend the beauty, resources and rural character of our beautiful valley. We do that by working with residents, businesses, and government.
CVA was instrumental in the adoption of the Carmel Valley Master Plan and recently settled a lawsuit with Monterey County regarding traffic measurement and capping future development on very favorable terms for our valley. Our volunteer experts represent Carmel Valley's interest, testifying before governmental bodies concerning development, water, traffic, road signs, and other quality of life issues.
We keep valley residents informed about important issues and events with our online Calendar, our weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 650 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses
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To provide a venue for differing perspectives, we are starting to publish letters and guest commentaries in our E-Bulletin. Let us hear from you so that we can include your thinking in our deliberations.
Please limit your letters to no more than 250 words and commentaries to 600 words. We also encourage you to provide informational items, topical essays, and photos related to the Carmel Valley and the Carmel Valley Association's mission. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Send your letters and comments to
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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