We are pleased to announced the CRA has added two (2) new VIP program members this month.
For a full list of participating restaurants & merchants go to: https://www.carmelresidents.org/vip/
While many of our CRA members understand that government transparency rules exist, it is likely that plenty of us are unaware of the process that takes place each and every month behind the scenes at City hall to fulfill information requests from interested parties. The following paragraph was taken directly from the City website: …Continue California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request Overview
Oh, come all ye faithful, and celebrate the Holiday Season with us. Join us as we gather once again at La Playa Hotel on December 14, 2019, for an evening of food, wine, spirits and fine company. Check-in will begin at 5:15 pm. The Cocktail Hour begins at 5:30 pm on the Pacific Terrace where red and white wines are included throughout the reception and dinner. A no-host bar will also be available.
Dinner in the Pacific Room begins at 6:30 pm with a Christmas salad of Salinas Valley greens with pomegranate seeds and goat cheese. This will be followed by a choice of:
We will have both a silent and live auction for unique items donated by CRA members and local businesses. Silent auction includes, among other items, restaurant dinners and whale-watching certificates. Live auction includes golf for four, Puerto Vallarta condo, Cos Bar party for six, and others. Proceeds will support CRA initiatives such as CRA educational programs, scholarships, music in the schools, etc.
Please mark your calendars for December 14 and send your check payable to CRA for $65 per person.
We need to receive your check and entrée choice before December 1 in order to confirm your reservation. Mail your check and entrée choice to:
Sue Taylor, 225 Crossroads Blvd. #168, Carmel, CA 93923
Please join us on Wednesday, October 16th, 5:30 p.m. for a wonderful dinner at the iconic Village Corner Bistro. Our host, Ken Spilfogel, has crafted a spectacular menu and we so hope you can join us for this special evening.
The night will begin with hors d’oeuvres to include local cheese, crackers and fruit, crispy artichokes and short rib sliders. You have a choice between Caesar salad or tomato bisque and your entree choices are shellfish risotto, Pacific seafood pasta (eastern clams and scallops, crab, shrimp, tomato, garlic-wine sauce), wood-fired roasted salmon served with risotto and vegetables, or prime New York steak served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. A special dessert bar with the chef’s selection will follow.
The Village Corner is located on the NE corner of Dolores and 6th. Our cost for this amazing evening of culinary delight is $45.00 per person. Wine and beer at $7.00 per glass, well drinks at $10.00.
We expect this to be a very popular event so please reserve early by sending your check made out to CRA and include your choice of soup or salad and your entree selection. Mail your check to Sue Taylor, 225 Crossroads Blvd. #168, Carmel CA 93923. Reservations must be received by October 7th.
Here’s an opportunity for CRA members to meet the CRA Board of Directors, new and current, where the membership can interact with CRA leaders, ask questions, learn of our ongoing programs and of our advocacy for sustaining the special, historic character of the Village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. …Continue Pasta Feed & Feedback – the CRA Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 28, 5 PM
Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center
Wine and social hour to follow program
Free and open to the public
CRA Dines Out!
April 9th at 5:30 pm
Carmel Bouchee
This program, originally scheduled for January 16, was cancelled due to weather conditions.
The program, presented by the Carmel Residents Association, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 12, Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center, 5:00 p.m.
…Continue Rescheduled: Carmel by the Sea – Fast Forward 25 Years
