Press Releases - page 17

Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County Announces Federal Grant for Gang Prevention Program

Department of Justice awards $325,000, at a key time as BGCMC integrates with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County

October 26, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF.– The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded the Clubs a $325,000 grant for their Gang Prevention through Targeted Outreach Initiative. This evidence-based Initiative [...]

Sardine Factory Lounge Attracts Younger Patrons

Piano bar, small plates and drink specials appeal to younger patrons; A new trend in fine dining emerges

October 8, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF.– In October 1968, the Sardine Factory opened its doors on Monterey's then nearly deserted Cannery Row. Its owners, young entrepreneurs Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino, were barely in their 30s. The Sardine Factory has since grown to [...]

Santa Catalina School Presents My Fair Lady

All-girls cast presents the story of Henry Higgins, who takes a bet that he can transform unrefined Eliza Doolittle into a lady and fool everyone into thinking she really is one

October 6, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – Santa Catalina School will present four showings of its fall musical, My Fair Lady, the story of Henry Higgins, who takes a bet that he can transform the unrefined Cockney Eliza Doolittle into a lady and fool everyone into thinking [...]

Fall Bridal Show From Central Coast Bride to Be Held at Chaminade Resort & Spa

Fabulous “wedding mall” is the place to shop for all your ceremony and reception needs

October 4, 2010

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. – On Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, approximately 100 wedding exhibitors will bring their best-of wedding products to Chaminade Resort & Spa for one of the largest bridal fairs on the Central Coast.

Local Health Agency and Mammography Center Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Discounted Mammograms

Mammography Center of Monterey offers the community affordable mammograms;

September 30, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – In honor of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Mammography Center of Monterey has lowered the price of mammograms for all uninsured Monterey County residents, including women and men. For $99, mammogram [...]

Zimbabwean Artists Gedion and Moses Nyanhongo Visit Cannery Row

Brothers from the Zimbabwe sculpture movement to appear at Gallery i Fine Art

September 30, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – Internationally acclaimed stone sculptors Gedion Nyanhongo and his brother Moses Nyanhongo of Zimbabwe will appear at Gallery i Fine Art on historic Cannery Row on Saturday, October 23, 2010, marking the opening of a new exhibition [...]

Local Author Richard L. Burns to Speak at Classic Residence by Hyatt

Real life advertising “Mad Man” and Live or Die: A Stroke of Good Luck author shares his story of hope and recovery

September 27, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – On Wednesday, September 29 at 3 p.m., local author Richard (“Dick”) L. Burns will speak at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Monterey, sharing the story of his life and recovery after suffering a severe and damaging stroke. Doctors [...]

Chaminade Resort & Spa Offers Art Tour Package

Special travel package at Chaminade Resort & Spa makes it the place to stay during the Cultural Council’s 25th Anniversary Open Studios Art Tour

September 21, 2010

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. – Chaminade Resort & Spa, a long-time supporter and business sponsor of the Cultural Council, is offering a special Open Studio Art Package to celebrate and encourage traffic to the Cultural Council’s 25th Anniversary Open Studios [...]

Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. Announces New Additions to Their Team

Jessica Nicholas and Andrew Armanasco Join Central Coast’s Leading PR Firm

September 21, 2010

MONTEREY, Calif. – September 21, 2010 – Jessica Nicholas and Andrew Armanasco, two dynamic young professionals, recently joined Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. (APR). Account Executive and Monterey native, Jessica Nicholas received a master’s degree [...]

The Cannery Row Foundation Adds Three New Board Members

September 21, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – The Cannery Row Foundation announced the election of three new board members. Those added were San Jose State University's national Steinbeck authority, Professor Susan Shillinglaw; Monterey attorney and long-time Cannery Row [...]

Choice Home Health Care Launches New Website

Award-winning home health care agency offers in-home care solutions

September 16, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – Locally-owned Choice Home Health Care, the only Monterey County twice winner of the “Home Care Elite Award” designating it in the top 25 percent of Medicare-Certified agencies in the United States, launched its new website, [...]

Local Author Richard L. Burns to Speak at Forest Hill Manor

Real life advertising “Mad Man” and Live or Die: A Stroke of Good Luck author shares his story of hope and recovery

September 14, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF. – Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14 at 4:15 p.m., local author Richard (Dick) L. Burns will speak at Forest Hill Manor in Pacific Grove, sharing the story of his life and recovery after suffering a severe and damaging stroke. Doctors [...]

Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Denise O’laughlin Director of Human Resources at Chaminade Resort & Spa

September 7, 2010

Santa Cruz, Calif – September 7, 2010 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has appointed Denise O’Laughlin director of human resources for Chaminade Resort & Spa of Santa Cruz, California. Norbert [...]

Cherry’s Jubilee Returns to Cannery Row

A parade of pre-1973 cars cruise Monterey’s most famous strip

August 30, 2010

MONTEREY, CALIF – The 18th annual Cherry's Jubilee—dubbed the biggest oldies party of the year featuring classic cars and motorcycles—returns to Cannery Row on Saturday, September 11 for the annual Show n’ Shine. Owners and fans of classic cars will [...]

Care Solutions to Participate in the Homecare and Hospice First Tee Open

Award-winning home healthcare agency participates in the first PGA golf tournament

August 27, 2010

Monterey, Calif. – August 27, 2010 – Locally-owned Care Solutions and its affiliated home healthcare agency, Choice Home Health Care—Monterey County’s only winner of the respected “HomeCare Elite Award,” designating it in the top 25 percent of U.S. [...]