Keep Dreaming by C.S. Lewis
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C. S. Lewis
American Red Cross Launches New “Team Red Cross” App for Volunteers
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Thursday, July 18, 2013 – The American Red Cross today launched the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in their community. “When people see an emergency happening in their community, they […]
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 19-21
Salinas, CA… Boasting the largest spectator attendance of any race held at Mazda Raceway, the Red Bull United States Grand Prix, featuring the MotoGP World Championship, returns to Monterey for its ninth consecutive year. The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix is three-days of adrenalin rushes and heart-pounding racing as the world’s best motorcycle riders challenge […]
Monterey Program of Executive Health Offers World-class medicine
Monterey, CA…. A new program, launched in Monterey, CA, is designed to give clients an efficient and comprehensive medical evaluation in one of the most coveted resort and golf destinations in the country. The Monterey Program for Executive Health approaches preventative medical care with patients’ time and comfort in mind. The elite physicians at The […]
Monterey County Food Bank To Receive Funding From Food 4 Less
Los Angeles, CA…Food 4 Less, the nation’s leading price-impact supermarket chain, announced it raised $154,559 during the month of May to assist hunger relief efforts in the communities served by its stores. The funds were raised through the supermarket company’s annual Bringing Hope to the Table campaign that was carried out in all Food 4 […]
Lincoln on Happiness
“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” Abraham Lincoln
Protect Our Forests and Trees by Not Moving Firewood
Vallejo, CA… Stop the spread of nonnative insects – An act as simple as transporting firewood can lead to widespread devastation. Since 2008, the Pacific Southwest Region Forest Health Protection staff of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has been cooperating with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to monitor the flow of firewood […]
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Paradise for Travelers and Their Pets
Carmel, CA …Carmel-by-the-Sea, in April, was named GoPetFriendly.com’s Best City for Pet Travelers 2013. Carmel won the honor in a hotly contested readers poll, in competition with more than 100 other cities. The win confirmed what frequent visitors and Carmelites already know: Carmel welcomes pets with open arms, treats and much, much more. The Carmel-by-the-Sea […]
National Park Service Will Use Seafood Watch to Guide Sustainable Purchases
Monterey, CA…The National Park Service (NPS) wants food and beverage concessionaires to make the shift to sustainable seafood, and will use the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program to guide purchasing decisions for more than 250 culinary operations in 75 national parks nationwide. The sustainable food guidelines were released last week at a tasting event […]
American Red Cross Survey Finds People Unclear about How to Stay Safe in the Water
Sacramento, CA…Even though nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan on swimming in areas without lifeguards this summer, many people don’t know the right thing to do in water emergencies or how to keep their loved ones safe in the water, according to a new American Red Cross poll. “High summer temperatures and close […]