There's nothing like seeing other people exercising to give a person the Monday Motivation needed to get moving! Monterey Sports Center has reopened and group exercise classes returned today! We have 30+ classes each week including Zumba, cycling, yoga, interval training, kettlebell, Pilates and much more. Classes are included with membership or drop-in fee. For a limited time, we have Welcome Back Specials - discounted individual and family passes, or purchase a year membership and get a month FREE. Find the group exercise schedule and other information about the Sports Center at montereysportscenter.org. It's great to see previous and new customers back!

The Monterey Police Department's February 2021 Monthly Report - a 9-page comprehensive status report from the past month - is now published. Find it along with past reports under Get Informed/Monthly Reports at montereypolice.org. **Please note Monthly Reports are released approximately 30 days after the month's end once statistical data is verified.**

We know it’s been difficult this past year, but we’re close to ending the pandemic. Do your best to keep gatherings small and outside to reduce risk. Please remember to wear a mask, wash your hands, get tested, and when it’s your turn - get vaccinated.

We are happy to announce that registration for the 2021 Monterey Recreation Spring Softball League is open! The 6-week season is set to begin on April 10 and will run until playoffs on May 22 and 23. If you have a team planning on playing this spring, please don't wait to sign up as the deadline to register is right around the corner.

Co-ed Socko Softball Leagues: Games will be played Sunday afternoons and evenings.

Men's Slow Pitch Leagues: Games will be played Saturday evenings.

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 5 at 4:00pm

Team Fee: $415

Monterey Team Fee: $320

To a register a team, please fill out the team roster/registration form and email it to almario@monterey.org. A completed team roster is required at the time of registration. Strict COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Visit the Adult Field Sports webpage and click on the Spring Softball Leagues tab. WANT TO PLAY BUT DON'T HAVE A TEAM? CALL (831) 646-3969 TO BECOME A "FREE AGENT"

Stay tuned for more updates - We are planning for a variety of youth summer camps!

The academic success of children in later years depends heavily upon their kindergarten readiness. You can help children develop language and literacy skills. Learn more about the Preschool Service Corps. Register for an informational seminar.

IMPORTANT NOTE: VACCINATION LOCATIONS WITH APPOINTMENT DATES AND TIMES UPDATED REGULARLY: Refer to the Monterey County Health Dept (MCHD) vaccine appointments web page for the latest information - mcvaccinate.com

Vaccine clinics hosted by CHOMP - https://www.chomp.org/coronavirus/vaccine/appointments/

Vaccine clinics hosted by Safeway Pharmacy

No, it’s not possible to contract COVID-19 from the vaccines because they don’t contain the virus itself. It’s normal to have questions regarding all things COVID. The California Department of Public Health is here to help so when you’re ready, you can take the next step.

COVID-19 Weekly Cases and Deaths per 100,000 Population by Age, Race/Ethnicity, and Sex - CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now includes case and death trend data for different demographic groups. Follow the effect of COVID-19 by age, race and ethnicity, and sex since the pandemic began.

County data is released Tuesday through Saturday. Here are today's and Friday's numbers from CHOMP:

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 - below are numbers from Friday

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