Equipped with a long neck and dagger-like beak, Great Egrets can be found wading through wetlands stealthily spearing fish along the way. Their habitat stretches all around the United States in coastal habitats and they can be found in the Monterey bay year round. TOP PHOTO CREDIT: Jerry Loomis. BOTTOM PHOTO CREDIT AND RESEARCH: City of Monterey Intern Alexa. SOURCE: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Egret/id

Reservations are open for the April 2021 Senior and Family Produce Distributions offered by the City of Monterey Recreation and the Food Bank for Monterey County. Due to COVID-19, this is a contact-less drive thru program and reservations are required.

The produce distribution flyer contains all the details and information on this produce distribution opportunity. Face masks are required when you pick up your food. Please feel free to call 831.646.3866 or email montereyrecreation@monterey.org with any questions.

The Food Bank for Monterey County needs your support to continue to help those in need during this challenging time. If you are able, please consider making a donation to the Food Bank for Monterey County

To make a reservation, please use the following link:

The cherry trees are blossoming! Planted on March 13 at the one year mark of the pandemic in memory of loved ones lost to Covid-19, to honor health care workers, and in appreciation to frontline workers and community partners for supporting our community through this difficult year. A beautiful time to take a walk along the Recreation Trail by Foam and Cannery Row and see them up close and in-person. More information

2nd Annual Monterey History Slam, April 10 on Zoom - a one-day extravaganza

On April 10, the Monterey Public Library will host the second annual local History Slam, an all-day immersion in the richly layered history of the Monterey Peninsula. Co-sponsored by the Western Flyer Foundation, the Cannery Row Company, and the Cannery Row Foundation, the event features 10-15 minute talks on the rich, hidden histories of Monterey. Hear about the porthole in Robinson Jeffers’ Hawk Tower; Joseph Campbell’s connection to Monterey and Star Wars. Learn more about Ed Ricketts, the ecology of Monterey Bay, local artists--as well as fresh perspectives on Flora Woods, the legendary Cannery Row Madame; the Chinese village at Point Alones; local Japanese American flower growers; and Tiburcio Vasquez: The Musical! And MUCH MORE!

The event is held on Zoom from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A schedule of the day's presentations will be posted on the library website. Please register in advance (at least one hour prior) at https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/7527006

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

Thank you to the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for putting together an up-to-date list of testing sites and times.

Talking with family and friends about the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine can be hard. You can help by listening without judgement and identifying the root of their concerns. Things to remember to help open the discussion include:

County data is released Tuesday through Saturday. Here are today's and yesterday'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

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