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preserving, protecting, and defending the rural character
and natural resources of Carmel Valley since 1949
Carmel Valley Association
Weekly Bulletin
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Valley Residents Meet to Discuss the Future of the Historic Carmelo Athletic and Social Club
More than thirty Carmel Valley residents gathered on Sunday, April 21st, at Hidden Valley Music Seminars to consider the County’s bid to purchase the property at Carmel Valley Road and Robinson Canyon Road, where the Carmelo Athletic and Social Club building is located.
Elizabeth Barratt’s article about the history of the building was distributed to provide general background information, and moderator Rick Manning of CVA gave a brief summary of the purchase offer and outlined the county’s concerns about the building’s future.
Several guests made statements in support of keeping the structure where it is, and Supervisor-Elect Kate Daniels, who will be taking office next year, reminded the audience of the Carmel Valley Master Plan’s road restrictions east of mid-valley. Other participants asked if there were specific details about the county’s plans for the property and the building, if there was more information about the county’s stated desire to own the property for future road reconfiguration, what would happen if the county did not go through with the purchase, and the timetable for closing escrow.
If the county does buy the property, it probably would consider the building a liability and unsafe for general public access. The county has discussed moving the structure to another site. There was general discussion about what could happen to the structure if it were to remain in place, as well as what might happen if it were moved.
Concerns were expressed about the cost of moving the building, how soon the county might require a move if it were to buy the property, and what caretaking the structure would involve. The few likely candidates to lead on consulting with the county, such as Carmel Valley Historical Society or Carmel Valley Association, do not have staff and time or the specific mission statement to cover such a project, and the group wondered what would be required to form a new 501 C-3 organization which could take over responsibility for the building.
A questionnaire was distibuted, and the results indicated a strong preference to keep the building where it is for as long as possible. If it were to be moved, the mid-valley area was a favored location, and most felt it would be best used by small groups or as a home for historical materials.
Click to View the Questionare.
At least ten people indicated willingness to participate in a group which would continue investigating these matters with the county and to address the complexities of location, ownership, caretaking, and liability. The comments and questions from the forum will be relayed to the county for its response.
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Please Support
Our Efforts to Preserve
Carmel Valley!
Please join us in expressing gratitude for the magnificent place where we reside, Carmel Valley!
Stewardship of this region is vital to its survival. Become a member of the Carmel Valley Association or make a contribution to support the preservation of our community's rustic beauty.
CLICK HERE to join or contribute online
or mail your check to
CVA
P.O. Box 157
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
THANK YOU!
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Pris Walton President
Carmel Valley Association
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YOU CAN HELP SAVE CARMEL VALLEY’S ICONIC OAK FORESTS
Our Oaks at Risk: Carmel Valley’s oak trees are critical component of our landscapes and ecosystems. But, these treasured trees are at risk from an invasive pathogen: Sudden Oak Disease. You can help fight this loss, while enjoying nature at the same time.
How You Can Help: CVA’s Natural and Cultural Heritage Committee urges our members and others to participate in an important citizen-science effort to understand and halt the spread of a deadly disease threatening our iconic oak trees: Sudden Oak Death. You can participate in the annual survey of Carmel Valley’s forests simply by collecting leaf samples that will inform maps of the disease’s spread in our forests. The process is straightforward, and you’ll be given all the training and materials you need. This is a fun and useful project for everyone, including children and students.
Here’s How to Participate:
SOD Project Leader: Kerri Frangioso, kfrangioso@ucdavis.edu (contact for questions)
When: Noon Friday April 26th – Noon Tuesday April 30th
Where: SOD Blitz Station will be located at the entrance to the of Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, Palo Corona Discovery Center, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923. Click here for the location on Google Maps
Training: a simple training module is online at: www.sodblitz.org
Click Here for More Information
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Interested in Short-Term Rentals in Your Neighborhood?
Maps of Carmel Valley STRS January 2024
Route 1 to Earthbound Farms
Earthbound Farms To CV Ranch
CV Ranch to VillageCV Village CV Village
And, if you's like more information on STRs in you area,
email your address to us at
president@carmelvalleyassociation.org
Read the Ordinace and DEIR
And CVA Comments
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When Fun Isn’t Fun, Let CVA Know!
Many residents have been contacting CVA for help with problems, including special events, short-terms rentals, out-of-compliance lighting at night, noise, traffic, and road conditions.
CVA is here to help see that your concerns make it to the appropriate county representative and get attention.
You can report incidents or areas of concern by
CLICKING THIS LINK.
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Carmel Valley Community Chapel
FIFTIES FLING
With our 2024 CVCC Fundraising Campaign well underway, we are excited to prepare for our next big event.
Monday, April 29th from 5-8pm
Hidden Valley Music Seminars
Help us Rock Around the Clock with this 50s themed dinner party which will include burger sliders, salads, rootbeer floats, a musical theater performance, silent auction, and dancing! Please join us for this fun event which also includes door prizes for guests who arrive in 50s themed attire.
$50 per adult, $15 per child suggested donation. Please RSVP to Jengar55@gmail.com or Click Here.
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Don't miss the Rana Creek Guided Hike Series and Volunteer Day in April and May:
Guided Hike Series
Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st
Saturday, May 4th
Whether you like to get an earlier start to your day or enjoy activities in the afternoon, there's a hike for you. A light meal and refreshments will be provided after your hike.
There are two hike options. Check out the registration links for start times.
- Oak Woodland Hike: a 3.2-mile, moderate hike will take you through a stunning oak woodland
- Wildflower Meadow Hike: a 1.5-mile loop through a native wildflower meadow with an optional steep half-mile hike (1 mile total) to a spectacular view.
OAK WOODLAND HIKE
WILDFLOWER MEADOW HIKE
Volunteer Stewardship Day
Sunday, May 5th
10 am to 1 pm
Join Kat Hardisty-Cranstone, Rana Creek preserve manager, and a team of Wildlands rangers to help to steward this remarkable landscape with a French Broom Removal Extravaganza!
Your hard work will be rewarded with a light meal and refreshments and the spectacular springtime sights of Rana Creek.
The invasive French broom plant poses a significant ecological threat along California's Central Coast. Introduced from Europe in the 1800s for erosion control and ornamental purposes, this robust shrub has since spread rapidly, outcompeting native vegetation, altering local ecosystems, and increasing fire risk.
REGISTER HERE
Questions? Contact Melissa Dabulamanzi, Central Coast Ranges Regional Director, at (661) 507-9971 or melissa.d@wildlandsconservancy.org.
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CARMEL VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS
The Cultural Practices of
Tending Trees in Big Sur
Lee Klinger MA PhD
Independent Scientist
Director of Sudden Oak Life
Member of Department of
Natural Resources of the Esselen
Tribe of Monterey County
Lee has over 40 years of experience in forestry, forest ecology, and earth system science and has held scholarly appointments at such institutions as the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the University of Oxford, and the Geological Society of London.
Have you ever wondered, as you hike our beautiful coastal region, about the unusual shapes and arrangements of many of the ancient oaks and redwoods along your path? Join us as Lee shares how the Esselen Peoples’ use of fire and fire mimicry secured food, ceremonial spaces and clearings of fertile soil and mindfully tended flora among the now fire threatened forests.
Saturday May 4th
Carmel Valley Branch Library
65 W Carmel Valley Rd
10:15 - 11:15am 831-647-7760
A First Saturday Event sponsored by
The Friends of Carmel Valley Library www.focvl.org
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The 53rd Annual Carmel Valley Garden Show
May 11 - May 12, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm Hidden Valley Music Seminars
The Carmel Valley Garden Club is delighted to create this spectacular annual event to benefit the community of Carmel Valley!
It's our 53rd year! Proceeds of the event are used to make grants to nonprofit organizations in Carmel Valley that contribute to the natural beauty and sustainability of our area.
Please visit our website at cvgc.clubexpress.com for ways you can participate in this exciting event.
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Monterey Peninsula Water Management District,
California American Water, and
Water Awareness Committee
Landscape Webinars
This series of webinars sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, California American Water, and Water Awareness Committee help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach. The result is a gorgeous living space that functions as a healthy mini-watershed: sequestering atmospheric carbon, preventing water and air pollution, restoring the hydration and life of the soil, and attracting essential life into the garden. Making your landscape Watershed Wise is no more expensive or difficult than making any landscape; it just takes a little know-how and practice. In these webinars, you will learn about these four principles:
- Build Healthy Living Soil
- Capture Rainwater As A Resource
- Select Local, Climate-Appropriate Plants
- Use Highly Efficient Irrigation Only When Necessary
05/09/2024 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Gardens for Birds, Bees, and Other Pollinators
05/21/2024 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Drip Irrigation Fundamentals -
06/13/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Weed & Pest Management
07/11/2024 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Graywater Basics
09/10/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Eat your Garden
09/26/2024 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Rainwater Capture Workshop -
10/10/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Compost: Building the Soil Sponge -
10/22/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Landscape Myth Busters
11/14/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Permeable Everywhere
CLICK TO REGISTER
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FREE EMERGENCY SKILLS TRAINING
May 2024
The Monterey CERT program is planning a new course over three consecutive Saturdays, May 4th, 11th and 18th. Time each day is 8-5. Attendance at all three days is necessary to graduate. The training will occur in downtown Monterey. This course is open to residents of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel Valley, Seaside, Pebble Beach and the surrounding communities. An informational flier is attached.
Carmel Valley now has a vibrant CERT group that welcomes additional members.
Interested persons can email: training@montereycert.org with the following information:
1. Name
2. Resident address
3. Email you most commonly use
4. Cell & home phone numbers
We usually reply with confirmation within 24 hours.
Thank-you,
Stay safe!
Demetrius Kastros
CERT Training/Operations Coordinator
Monterey, CA
"Prepare as if your life depends upon it, because it does!"
Using a Nationally published FEMA curriculum, CERT educates individuals at the local level about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire \safety, light search and rescue, team organization, triage and disaster
medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during
exercises, CERT volunteers can protect their family first, and then others
in their community following a disaster, storm, major fire or other
emergency when professional responders are not immediately available to
help. CERT members also assist in searches for lost persons, particularly
children.
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FROM THE CVA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:
The Carmel Valley Voice, the Carmel Valley Association's quarterly publication which is sent by post to all residents in the Carmel Valley Master Plan area, now has its own email address: cvvoice@carmelvalleyassociation.org.
Valley residents can now submit comments, photographs, ideas for articles, offers to help or join the committee, etc., directly to the editorial board. We hope this new communication channel will encourage community involvement in important local issues.
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Native vegetation thinned, trimmed, and pruned
Conservation Fuel Management Handbook
Best Management Practices for Defensible Space
Conservation fuel management is a
collaborative community endeavor!
LEARN THE MANY WAYS
YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME:
Read the Manual in English
or in Spanish
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Removing Invasive Genista?
CVA has two weed wrenches to loan -
making the work of removing genista much easier.
Contact:
Paola Berthoin
25440 Telarana Way
Carmel, CA 93923
RisingLeaf Restoration Consulting
www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com
www.passion4place.net
831.624.9467
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Here's a web site to check to see
if your area is scheduled for a power outage:
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Issues of Concern to Residents of Carmel Valley | |
Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts!
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Carmel Valley Association is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful community organizations in Monterey County. We are entirely volunteer, with no paid employees. Our mission is to defend the beauty, resources and rural character of our beautiful valley. We do that by working with residents, businesses, and government.
CVA was instrumental in the adoption of the Carmel Valley Master Plan and recently settled a lawsuit with Monterey County regarding traffic measurement and capping future development on very favorable terms for our valley. Our volunteer experts represent Carmel Valley's interest, testifying before governmental bodies concerning development, water, traffic, road signs, and other quality of life issues.
We keep valley residents informed about important issues and events with our weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 1650 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses.
president@carmelvalleyassociation.org
or reply to this email
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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