May 24, 2026

Celebrating 39 Years of Community Service

Visit these CRA page links for recent Civic meetings and project details, staff reports, videos, and background on any of the above plus recent press coverage on these topics -Fiscal Year Budget HERE, Architecture HERE, Parking HERE, Addresses HERE and Housing HERE.


Great, Fun Carmel Gathering Images! Just Past & Coming Up!

Saturday May 16th - CRA's Beach Clean Up - 9:30-Noon. Details HERE.
an ongoing task no doubt!  Thanks to those who pitch in!

 


Wednesday May 20th - CRA's Members Annual Meeting

With our sincere appreciation to Beth Bowman, Executive Director of Sunset Cultural Center -  who enlighted our members on everything it takes to care for and operate this cherished resource that we all enjoy. 
HERE
is the Video from this Annual Meeting, and HERE is the PDF of our program
As presented by Beth Bowman
   HERE
are the Slides as presented on the Sunset Center Operations 
   HERE are the Slides as presented on the Sunset Center Presents 
Plus our congratulations to Greg & Madigan Ahn/7th&Dolores/Folktail Group as Business of the Year.


Monday May 25th 11AM Memorial Day Celebrations in Devendorf Park 
Honoring those who gave their all!   
Another wonderful Carmel-by-the-Sea Tradition.
Leon Panetta will be our honored Guest 


May 30th City Wide Evacuation Drill - HERE


Carmel's Surf About! Saturday May 30-31
7:00AM to 4:00PM both days
for details click HERE


Sunset Center's Free Friday early Eve Terrace Hours are Back!
Next May 29th, June 5th and June 12th 

Time: Bar Opens 5:30 PM | Music 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Sunset Center Upper Terrace, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, 
Admission: FREE. RSVPs requested but not required. HERE

May 29, 2026 – Jewel Arianna: Original songs with a range of stylistic influences and mystical,
philosophical lyrics.
June 5, 2026 – DJ Paul Wylde: Disc jockey spinning everything from jazz and soul to folk, space-rock, and Bossa-Nova.
June 12, 2026 – Stonum and Drybread: Jazzy duo performing improvisational standards and original arrangements of pop hits.


Much Needed Road Work Coming in Early June



June 2nd Please Vote in the California Primary
Monterey County Voter Information HERE

Federal, State and County people and items are on the Carmel-by-the-Sea registered voter ballots for June. The Village specific items including those running for Council and any pending tax measures will appear on our November 3rd General Election ballots.


Still awating Go Live....maybe not until the end of June - pending Monterey County teams tasks... Addresses are almost here!


Carmel Plaza - Summer Free Music Series - is also back again!
Friday Jully 17th, 24th and 31st from 5-7 PM



Save these Dates - for CRA Hosted Events -  August thru December!

Saturday August 1st - CRA, Carmel High & Padre Parents - Rummage Sale with drop off days July 29-31. Details coming soon. Save your reusable items until then!

Saturday September 12th - CRA's Annual Feast in the Forest - held annually at Pebble Beach Indian Village 4:00-7:00. Details HERE 

Tuesday September 15th - CRA Host's - Carmel City Council Candidates Forum at Carmel Woman's Club 5:30-7:30, held every 2 years!  Details HERE

Thursday December 3rd - CRA Host's the Annual Gala - Once again, as requested, will be held at Anton & Michel's. Prior Year's Gala details can be found HERE.

We provide the latest current information and resources on our CRA Website for our Members and our Residents, in our Village and beyond!  This includes our calendar, documents, publications, current info on Hot Topics, links to other Village sources and organizations and so much more. Your suggestions are always welcome!   

Past email "News You Can Use" and the printed CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.   


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