Open 10/16 1:00 – 4:00PM 26005 Junipero Avenue, Carmel Offered at $1,998,000
26005 Junipero Avenue listed by Alain Pinel Realtors
As a realtor in Carmel I am constantly having prospective buyers tell me that they have always dreamed of having a charming quintessential Carmel cottage all their own.
Set back from the street – private and gated.
Guess what! Here it is. Situated in a private quiet location close to town this lovely residence is perfect for someone yearning for that Carmel magic!!
26005 Junipero Avenue listed by Alain Pinel RealtorsCozy living room to curl up with a good book this winter.
Beautiful kitchen
Hope you will be able to come by this afternoon! If not, give me a call to set up a private showing for this lovely home or other properties on the Monterey Peninsula.
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Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon
at Embassy Suites in Seaside, CA, September 30, 2016
The Rooster Crowed! What kind of title is that for a Leadership Luncheon? Well, just hang on and you’ll know soon enough. As far as the luncheon goes, you might say, anyone who was anyone was there. The room was filled with elected officials and those hoping to get elected.
Casey Lucius
During the networking time before the luncheon I was able to speak with Casey Lucius, who is running for Congress against Jimmy Panetta. I love seeing more and more women getting involved in politics and we certainly need more women in Washington. I’m sure Jimmy Panetta will give her a run for her money, however.
Jimmy Panetta
The luncheon began with Jody Hansen, MPCC President and CEO, introducing the Master of Ceremonies, Doug Yount, MPCC Chair-Elect. After a few remarks, he introduced Senator Bill Monning, Senate Majority Leader, California Senate District 178, who was the keynote speaker.
He spoke of our 3 top industries that employ the most employees, Agriculture, Hospitality, and Higher Education and caught us up on the important issues we are facing – water being one of the major ones.
Senator Bill Monning
Assembly member, Mark Stone, from the state assembly then followed with his remarks and then Supervisors John Philips, Jane Parker, and Dave Potter. Sheriff Steve Bernal had a lot to say about law enforcement, but like the others, had only 4 minutes to say it in.
Bill Kampe, mayor of Pacific Grove
There was a great showing by most of the mayors of our area – 8 in all. Mayor Bill Kampe discussed what was going on in Pacific Grove and invited everyone to the Butterfly Parade coming up.
Butterfly Parade, Pacific Grove
Mayor Pro Tem, Carrie Theis, of Carmel invited everyone to the Centennial Parade on October 29th. The Master of Ceremonies had earlier announced that Mayor Steve Dallas of Carmel couldn’t be there, because he was busy finding the horses to pull Grand Marshall Clint Eastwood’s stagecoach in the parade.
Clint Eastwood, Grand Marshall of the Carmel Centennial parade
We’re all looking forward to this parade and even I will be dressed up in period costume following behind the stagecoach as an Ambassador of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce.
Jerry Edelen, Mayor of Del Rey Oaks
I’ve been to many Mayors panels in recent years and Jerry Edelen, the mayor of Del Rey Oaks, always has a well written humorous set of remarks prepared. This luncheon was no different. This time his “state of Del Rey Oaks” speech was all about the bull frogs and an annoying rooster who was cock-a-doodling every morning and annoying all the neighbors. It was rumored the rooster had escaped from Seaside.
The police were called who set some traps, but this was one smart rooster who took the bait and escaped the trap. Finally one day he just disappeared solving the major problem of the city of Del Rey Oaks. It’s not clear if the bull frogs got him or if he decided to go traveling again.
Mayors Bruce Delgado (Marina), Clyde Roberson (Monterey), Joe Gunter (Salinas), David Pendergrass (Sand City), and Ralph Rubio (Seaside) also presented their 4 minute messages. District Director, Alec Arago, from Sam Farr’s office completed the presentation and both Alec and Sam Farr, US Representative, who was in Washington DC, were thanked for their many years of service in the 20th Congressional District.
It’s always rewarding to see and hear our elected officials and I was very glad I was able to attend this year’s Annual Leadership Luncheon.
Pebble Beach Authors & Ideas Festival 2016 at Stevenson School, Pebble Beach
James Newman, astronaut. Currently a professor of space systems at the Naval Post Graduate School. Logged 43 days in space including 6 space walks totaling 43 hours.
What a great idea Cindy and Jim McGillen had 10 years ago to create a venue for great minds to come together and share their intriguing ideas. Twenty-seven plus nationally renowned authors and innovators gathered in Pebble Beach this weekend to share their knowledge and great ideas with the participants. The attendees were generous sponsors of the festival, paying guests, and educators who were invited as guests. I was lucky enough to be one of the volunteers helping with the event so I was able to hear many of the speakers when I wasn’t on duty..
Secretary Leon Panetta
Secretary Leon Panetta kicked off the festival with a thought provoking speech on Friday night. Prior to serving as the 23rd Secretary of Defense, Panetta (a local Carmel Valley resident) served as the Director of the CIA, White House Chief of Staff, Director of OMB, and before that a Congressman in the House of Representatives from 1977-1993. The amphitheater was packed with an enthusiastic audience.
Thousands of school children of Monterey County participated in the Student Ideas Festival thanks to the Carmel Ideas Foundation. Some students were also given the honor to be student presenters introducing each speaker as they came onto the stage. What an opportunity for students to have such an amazing experience!
Amphitheater at Stevenson School~ John Hennessy speaking.
Presentations took place in several different venues. Speaking here in the outdoor amphitheater is John Hennessy. After a 16 year term as president of Stanford University he is being hailed as transformational after remaking the university from the inside out.
John Hennessy
He is now the founding director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars program designed to lure the best students in the world for graduate education at Stanford with the goal of “doing good for the world”.
Cara Hale Alter founder of SpeechSkills ~ author of The Credibility Code:How to Project Confidence and Competence When It Matters Most
The other venues included a large auditorium and small break out sessions in classrooms.
Cara Hale Alter
Cara Hale Alter was a popular speaker who has provided training to the world’s leading companies and top-100 law firms. She teaches how to project confidence and competence. Don’t miss buying her book on the subject complete with video demonstrations! Just as an aside story about Cara, she and I both recognized each other when she checked in at the registration desk, but couldn’t figure out how we knew each other. We finally figured out she had been my Jazz Dance instructor 25+ years ago in San Francisco!
The Credibility Code by Cara Hale Alter
Dr. Bernie Roth was very interesting and a kick to listen to. He is a Stanford professor who is the Rodney H. Adams Professor of Engineering and is also a co-founder of Stanford’s “d-school” which teaches “design thinking”. Early this year I completed Stanford University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certification program which included a day at Stanford learning all about design thinking so I was very interested in what he had to say.
Dr. Bernard Roth in his break out session.Dr. Bernard Roth, a Stanford University professor.
His book, The Achievement Habit is a “Don’t Miss” read.
The Achievement Habit by Bernard Roth
The authors all had book signings in the bookstore and there were long lines of people clutching their books in hand for a personal moment with the authors to get a personalized autograph.
Authors L-Hampton Sides and R-Peter Ricchiuti signing their books for eager readers.
The amazing array of authors is just too long to include in a short blog entry. There was Dan Buettner who discovered the Blue Zones where there is the highest concentration of centenarians; Kathlyn Cooney, an archaeologist who has researched ancient Egypt; Professor Andrew Fraknoi, who makes astronomy a joy to learn about, and Mas Matsumoto, an organic peach and grape farmer who had written about the family succession on a family farm.
Mas Masumoto, an organic peach and grape farmer with a story.
There were so many more stunning presentations with great ideas flowing that there isn’t room to talk about them all. Just make a note in your calendar to come next year last weekend in September to the
Carmel Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Zantman Art Gallery. L to R, Bret, Kimberly Yant, Bill Yant, owners, Pietro Piccoli, artist, and Monta Potter, Carmel Chamber President and CEO
Congratulations from the Carmel Chamber of Commerce
The Carmel Chamber welcomed Zantman Art Galleries into their new location on San Carlos between Ocean and 7th (next to Wells Fargo Bank). Their best selling artist, Pietro Piccolli, flew into town from Rome to attend the festive affair. As an ambassador for the Carmel Chamber I had great fun taking pictures and chatting with the artist and other art lovers who attended the soiree.
Painting by Pietro Piccoli
Pietro Piccoli’s paintings are alive with color and light. “To Piccoli, the light is the most important element in each of his works”. Come by the Zantman Art Galleries to see them for yourself – if there are any left. Many Piccoli aficionados were purchasing his paintings at the opening.
Carmel Chamber congratulates the Zantman Art Gallery on their new location on San Carlos between Ocean & 7th.
Art enthusiasts arrived at the gallery to admire Piccoli’s new paintings. The high ceilings and natural light of the new location are perfect to display the array of fantastic paintings.
Art lovers arrived at the celebration.
Attendees enjoyed wonderful food, wine, and music which all combined to make a fabulous evening.
Painting by Pietro PiccoliBill and Kimberly Yant
Our gracious hosts, Bill and Kimberly Yant, owners of the Zantman Art Galleries, greeted the guests as they entered the party.
Painting by Pietro Piccoli
Pietro’s painting were of a number of different subjects . . . boats, landscapes, and even a number of flowers. Not sure which was my favorite. I loved them all!
Kimberly Yant, owner of Zantman Art Gallery, Pietro Piccoli, painter, and his interpreter.
Kimberly Yant, one of the owners of the gallery, chats with Pietro through his lovely interpreter who translated his Italian to English.
Painting by Pietro Piccoli
Another boating scene to be viewed accompanied by the wonderful music being played.
Musician providing delightful music for viewing paintings.Gallery has high ceilings perfect for hanging art.Pietro’s interpreter, Pietro Piccoli, painter, and Monta Potter, President and CEO of Carmel Chamber
Monta Potter, President and CEO of the Carmel Chamber and Lee Larrew, Director of Operations, orchestrated the Ribbon Cutting. Here come those giant scissors, “Yes”, now official!
Cutting the ribbon! Another successful ribbon cutting for the Carmel Chamber.
