Category Archives: Community Events

Alain Pinel Realtors/Relocation, Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

Yes, there really is a Knight in Shining Armor in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Come to the Carmel Canine Cottages Competition

August 14, 2016 Susan Clark

Fairytale Castle by Jeff Crockett Bldg & Design and J. Stepanek Construction

Carmel Canine Cottages Competition August 13th-16th at Alain Pinel Realtors 10-4pm in Carmel on Junipero between 5th & 6th Benefit for the SPCA

I know many of us as young girls dreamed of meeting a knight in shining armor (or maybe even being a damsel in distress) and being whisked away to his castle on horseback – do you think our doggie friends have similar dreams? During “Car Week” which is just beginning Alain Pinel Realtors decided to do something different. Local architects, designers, and builders were invited to imagine and create “Canine Cottages” in different architectural designs pairing our love of both homes and our pets.

"The Tudor" designed by Helen Okada and built by Jim Yates Construction — “The Tudor” designed by Helen Okada and built by Jim Yates Construction

These “doghouse masterpieces” are being auctioned off at Alain Pinel Realtors through Tuesday August 16th via a Silent Auction manned by SPCA volunteers. All monies collected go to the SPCA to help fund their efforts in caring for animals and currently they are very busy attending to animals misplaced by the Big Sur fire keeping them fed and safe and providing homes.

SPCA event chair (on right) and a volunteer

Today’s young women aren’t into fairytales so much so perhaps a more modern theme would work for today’s modern pooch!

Contemporary designed by Sterling -Huddelson & constructed by Carrol & Strong Builders, Inc.

You can bid on these Canine Cottages from 10am-4:00pm from Saturday August 13th – Tuesday August 16th. Then on Tuesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm there will be a grand reception at Alain Pinel Realtors where the Best of Show will be awarded and the results of the Silent Auction will be announced. Don’t miss this event of the Season! Entry fee is $50 ~ all proceeds benefit the SPCA.

Green/Smart home designed by Jeselnick architect & construction by Hare Construction

Then for the thoroughly modern and politically correct pooch we have the Green/Smart home complete with a natural roof and fountain.

Colonial by Bakker Construction - modeled from a historic home in Pacific Grove — Colonial by Bakker Construction – modeled from a historic home in Pacific Grove

Our Monterey Peninsula is filled with history and historic homes and this next doggie abode has a history of its own. It is a colonial design and patterned off a real historic home in Pacific Grove on Central Avenue that was remodeled by Bakker Construction.

Doggie treats and playthings in the lid.

Note the side door entrance for our doggie.

Ok, I guess you are all wondering which is my favorite? What can I say, I’m a “fairytale/castle girl”!

Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors admiring the Castle.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to help the SPCA and have fun at our grand reception! Tickets available at our offices or online.

And, if you should need a home yourself? Call me!

Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors 831-320-6801

Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

It’s a Dogs World in Carmel-by-the-Sea~2nd Annual Carmel Canine Cottages Fundraiser

August 11, 2016 Susan Clark

2nd Annual Carmel Canine Cottages Fundraiser

Carmel-by-the-Sea August 12th-15th from 10:00am – 4:00pm Alain Pinel Realtors on Junipero between 5th & 6th

Festive Award RECEPTION Tuesday, August 15th 4:00 – 7:00pm

Scrumptious hors d’oeuvres ~ delightful wines Tickets $50

All proceeds to benefit the SPCA

The following article tells about the First Annual Canine Cottages Fundraiser last year. We want to raise even more for the SPCA this year so please buy a ticket at www.CarmelCanineCottages.Com

It’s happening this weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the first annual Alain Pinel Realtors Carmel Canine Cottages Competition! This event will benefit the SPCA with a silent auction of uniquely designed canine cottages. Local architects and designers and builders have teamed up and created some amazing “canine cottages” or as some people call them – doghouses. But these are no ordinary doghouses! We have one that is a “colonial” built by Bakker Construction, a “contemporary” designed by Sterling-Huddelston and built by Carrol & Strong Builders, and if that isn’t enough a “castle” — Yes, I said a castle, by Jeff Crockett Building & Design and J. Stepanek Construction. And, of course, the really discerning pooch will demand a “Green/Smart Home” so we have one of those too thanks to Jeselnick Architect and Hare Construction! And last but not least, being in Carmel we had to throw in a “Tudor”so Helen Okada and Jim Yates Construction created a “Tudor” for the event.

Many thanks to all our architects, designers and builders!

To bring one of these fabulous Canine Cottages home for your beloved pet, join us in a silent auction or just come and see these amazing structures at Alain Pinel Realtors on Junipero between 5th & 6th (across from Bruno’s) August 13th – 16th. All funds collected from the silent auction will go to the SPCA and there is no charge to view. As many of you know, the SPCA in addition to their usual good work is very busy saving all kinds of animals that have been displaced by the Soberanes fire. They need our support now more than ever!

Every event needs a fantastic finale so be sure to come to the reception on Tuesday, August 16th from 4:00-7:00pm after viewing the cars at Concours On the Avenue in Carmel. Entry tickets to the event can be purchased for $50 at Alain Pinel Realtors or online. All funds collected will go to the SPCA. On Tuesday the SPCA will have some wonderful doggies in front of Alain Pinel Realtors that are looking for a loving home so if you’re looking for a furry friend, we can help!

This is going to be a FUN EVENT!! Come on by!

Alain Pinel Realtors/Relocation, Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

Congratulations to Judie Profeta and Cathy Schanderl, Alain Pinel Realtors ~ Carmel CA #Carmellifestyle#aprcarmel

June 12, 2016 Susan Clark

Carmel Chamber of Commerce 2016 Luncheon, Carmel CA

June 10, 2016

Judie Profeta, owner/broker of Alain Pinel Realtors, Carmel. Awarded the Citizen of the Year award.

An amazing time was had by all at the Carmel Chamber of Commerce 2016 luncheon in the barrel room of Folktale Winery & Vineyards in Carmel Valley. Jeanie Sumners of the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Board Chair, welcomed all. Assisting her on stage, Erin Clark of KSBW proved again that she is the best emcee on the Monterey Peninsula bringing levity and excitement to the introductions and ceremony. Mayor Steve Dallas was introduced and he assured everyone the beach fires on Carmel Beach would return.

After a delicious lunch, recognition was given to members of the chamber celebrating their milestone participation in the Carmel Chamber from 5 years and up. Twenty-seven businesses were recognized for 45+ years of membership including the Hyatt Carmel Highlands or as most of us refer to it, the Highlands Inn (one of my very favorite places). Mel Bettcher, the Managing Director was there to accept the honor.

Recognition was given to Volunteer Committees and Staff and I was even able to stand up to get recognized as a new Ambassador to the Chamber.

The Spirit of the Chamber Awards are always the big prize and two Alain Pinel Realtors came home with two of the honors.

Cathy Shanderl, Realtor, Alain Pinel Realtors

Cathy Shanderl, one of my fellow realtors at Alain Pinel, won the Ambassador of the Year Award. She is always ready to help and had contributed greatly to the Chamber events.

Judie Profeta, owner/broker of Alain Pinel Realtors, Carmel accepting Citizen of the Year Award

Judie Profeta, owner/broker of Alain Pinel Realtors, Carmel, was honored as the 2016 Citizen of the Year. This is a huge honor and reflects Judie’s great contributions to the community not only for the many boards she serves on, but her willingness to give to her community in so many different ways. Judie gives endlessly to her community, to her agents and business, and to her family. A class act.

All in all, it was a lovely event. I met new friends, caught up with old friends and was able to cheer for my Alain Pinel associates.

Alain Pinel Realtors/Relocation, Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

Living the #Carmellifestyle ~ Bopping around Carmel on a sunny Saturday!

May 15, 2016 Susan Clark

Living the #Carmellifestyle . . . by the way, what does that mean anyway? I guess it’s different for everyone depending on “what floats your boat” but I’ll give you a taste of what I think is fun around Carmel, because that’s just what I did yesterday on a gorgeous Saturday morning. (Yes, realtors do take a day off once in a while!) I started off the day having a lovely breakfast with my hubby and then after a kiss good-bye, I took off on my adventure.

Mantra Salon, at Mission and 7th, in the Court of the Fountains

First stop was my appointment with Veronica, owner of Mantra Salon, for a cut and color. She is so amazing and I always feel beautiful when I walk out of there.! Since I’m preparing for a trip I had a long list of “to do’s” and having my hair done was #1.

Mantra Salon looks out onto this beautiful courtyard, Court of the Fountains – how Carmel is that! As I left sporting my new do, I noted the mark on my tires, and knew it was time to move my car before the meter maid came around again. I found a lucky spot right on Ocean Avenue right where The Art Festival was in full gear.

23rd Annual Art Festival & Plein Air Competition

Artists come from all over the country to participate in the Annual Art Festival & Plein Air Competition. They scatter themselves all over the Monterey Peninsula Wednesday – Friday painting all of our wonderful scenery.

Painting of the Carmel Mission by Julie Khyler

Then the paintings are hung in the outside gallery on Mission St. between Ocean and 6th for viewing, judging, and bidding on. The winning bidders will take home the paintings to hang in their homes.

Painting of the Pacific Grove ice plant in bloom by Monika Johnson

All of a sudden I spotted a very familiar scene. Stacy Barter had painted our charming Alain Pinel Realtors office in downtown Carmel and her painting had won first prize in the Plein Air Competition!

Painting of the Alain Pinel Realtors office in Carmel by Stacy Barter

First prize in the Plein Air Competition

Susan (moi) admiring Stacy's painting — Susan (moi) admiring Stacy’s painting

Well, that was certainly a wonderful discovery, but my stomach was growling so I headed to Carmel Plaza to the Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar

to grab a delicious Greek Salad before the fashion show which would begin at 1:00pm.

Greek salad with chicken at Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar

Mira Schumacher, the owner of the cafe, greets her customers by name and makes them feel very welcome . . . and has dynamite food! Since the cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, I settled on a table in the sun to enjoy the lovely weather as well as the 60’s music that was already blaring throughout the plaza to put us in the 60’s mood.

Outdoor tables among the gardens in the plaza.

Fashion Show with a 60's theme in the Plaza — Fashion Show with a 60’s theme in the Plaza

After lunch I hurried to a seat in the area of the plaza where the Fashion Show was to take place. The master of ceremonies was just about to begin.

Master of Ceremonies introduces the fashion show.

I’ve always loved Fashion Shows so was really looking forward to it!

Here we go . . .

to be continued . . . .

Susan Clark, Realtor

Category Archives: Community Events

Yes, there really is a Knight in Shining Armor in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Come to the Carmel Canine Cottages Competition

It’s a Dogs World in Carmel-by-the-Sea~2nd Annual Carmel Canine Cottages Fundraiser

Congratulations to Judie Profeta and Cathy Schanderl, Alain Pinel Realtors ~ Carmel CA #Carmellifestyle#aprcarmel

Living the #Carmellifestyle ~ Bopping around Carmel on a sunny Saturday!

Susan's Musings by the Sea