This Throwback Thursday we celebrate our marine mammal residents, sea lions! Per the YouTube post from May, 2009, Conservation efforts have worked perhaps too well in the City of Monterey, where hundreds of sea lion pups have converged on City ramps, harbors, beaches and piers. This short was filmed next to the Coast Guard Pier, where the pups spend most of their time sleeping, playing, swimming and competing for space. For an unrivaled nature show, come visit Monterey and its National Marine Sanctuary!

City of Monterey Public Works crews continue to clean up storm-related debris, monitor lake levels, manage street conditions, and more. If you are aware of a storm related issue, please let the City know by calling (831) 646-3927 or send an email to suggest@monterey.org. We appreciate residents letting us know of issues so they can be taken care of promptly.

Join us — and send us your questions and comments! Presenting our first-ever State of the Library address, Library & Museums Director Inga Waite, Library Board of Trustees Chair Marsha Moroh, and MPL Friends & Foundation President Diane de Lorimier invite you to join them as they discuss the opportunities and challenges facing MPL. We’re eager to hear your thoughts and questions — submit them when you register. Join us and be among the first to hear about Monterey Learns!

Please register at monterey.org/library or call (831) 646-3933.

16th Annual Chocolate & Wine Benefit - What would February be without this beloved community tradition! This year, we will gather together virtually—with wine, savories, sweets, and surprises! Find out what goes on behind the Library’s closed doors, see what’s cooking from an expert chef, and celebrate the launch of the Friends & Foundation’s Monterey Learns! The Campaign for MPL by discovering online opportunities and learning how you can be involved. Mark your calendar now - the registration link will be live on www.investinmpl.org soon!

Did you know Monterey Recreation as been offering a fun, safe and small class size Preschool Program since October? Monterey Recreation is excited to announce that they are in the process of opening a third, in-person Preschool Program at the El Estero Park Center at 777 Pearl Street. This preschool class will begin February 9 and space will be limited to ten students due to COVID-19. Strict COVID-19 protocols will be followed. To reserve your child's space and make a registration appointment, please call Monterey Recreation at (831)646-3866 and leave a message or email montereyrecreation@monterey.org.

Per the Monterey County Health Department Covid-19 Vaccination Registration web page, we are currently scheduling COVID-19 appointments for Phase 1A, Tiers 1-3: Healthcare Workers and law enforcement personnel that frequently respond to medical calls AND Phase 1B, Tier 1: Individuals 75 and older. Vaccine appointments are for those living and working in Monterey County and are members of the phase and tier currently being vaccinated. Individuals will be asked for proof of employment as a health care worker or age over 75 years upon arrival at the vaccination appointment. Please note: Currently all listed vaccination locations are full through Feb. 1, but more will continue to open as the vaccine becomes more widely available.

The County of Monterey receives both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. You will receive your doses dependent upon availability.

Pfizer EUA Fact Sheet: English and Spanish

Moderna EUA Fact Sheet: English and Spanish

More to come on this and more details on the vaccine registration coming in the next emails! For a good COVID-19 vaccine data tracker, check out https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations

Below are CHOMP's daily COVID-19 numbers and ICU capacity. Also posted at https://chomp.org/coronavirus. To see more data visit https://www.chomp.org/coronavirus/data

Have Your Say Monterey - the City's new public engagement portal:

Visit https://haveyoursaymonterey.org and register to have YOUR say!

Please note: Data refreshes Tuesday through Saturday.

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