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Community Events, Holidays

Ringing that Bell in Carmel CA!

Susan Clark ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in Carmel-by-the-Sea at the Post Office.
Susan Clark ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in Carmel-by-the-Sea at the Post Office.

What a great way to start a morning!  This Thursday morning was “Realtor Day” and as an Alain Pinel Realtors’ volunteer, I took my place in front of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Post Office and rang the bell for donations for the Salvation Army.  People were so nice and so generous I decided this was something I would like to do every year.  Holiday time is a time to have gratitude for all the blessings we have and to be generous to others who are in need.  The Salvation Army helps those in need year round.  Many people stopped to chat.  Some told me they used to ring the bell themselves and one woman told me how the Salvation Army had helped her when she was in need as she stuffed my kettle with bills.

Good morning!, Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Thank you! kept flying out of my mouth.  By the end of the two hours I was on a “holiday high”!  See you next year at this time . . . I’ll be ringing my bell!

Salvation Army Web site
Salvation Army Web site

The Salvation Army has been working together with the Monterey Peninsula community for over 130 years. Through their various programs they provide services to the homeless, low-income families, and youth of all ages and run a holiday assistance program each Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Salvation Army currently has representation in 124 different countries worldwide, in addition to nearly 8,000 centers of operation across the United States.

Community Events, Monterey Peninsula Cities

Another Successful WCR Fashion Show/Fundraiser in Pebble Beach

“Escape into the forest”

Susan Clark modeling Ericka Engelman Couture
Susan Clark modeling Ericka Engelman Couture

An amazing crowd gathered at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach September 18th to enjoy a Fashion Show Fundraiser “Escape into the forest” sponsored by the Women’s Council of Realtors, Monterey Peninsula.   A participant’s ticket included a champagne reception, a  fantastic lunch, a wide array of silent and live auction items to choose from and an incredible fashion show.  The fundraiser benefited the Housing Resource Center and the WCR Education Fund.  WCR is known for putting on the best fashion show on the Monterey Peninsula and they did not disappoint anyone modeling clothes from Ms. Fabulous, Biba, The Boutique, Nest, Heart Beat Boutique, Carried Away, Coast Carmel, Ericka Engelman Couture, Men’s Wearhouse, and Patrick James.  The models are not professional models ~ they come from the real estate industry and are your favorite realtors, Title Company representatives, Lenders, etc.   But, for this one day, they are runway models on a catwalk!

Backstage at the fashion show
Backstage at the fashion show

I get asked, “What is it like being backstage at the fashion show getting ready?”  Well . . .  crazy, amazing, and fun!  Brian and his team from Oye Hair Salon in Monterey worked on our hair, Blush, a makeup studio in Monterey applied makeup and the models all prepared their clothes  by unzipping zippers and unbuttoning buttons to make those fast changes possible — that is when we weren’t posing for photos!

Modeling Ericka Engelman Couture
Modeling Ericka Engelman Couture

On a personal note I loved modeling Ericka Engelman Couture.  She is an incredible designer and creates very unique designs.  She does  a thriving bridal business, but is now venturing into a ready to wear line.  For a fascinating wardrobe, give Ericka a call.

To put on a successful event of this scale is a large undertaking.  We want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors, silent/live auction donors, our clothiers, our hair and makeup salons, our models, our dressers, our tuxedo clad greeters,  and our Fashion Show Committee led by the two co-chairs,  Sandra Schirmer and Carol Duncan.  It is a thrill to raise money for a good cause and at the same time provide a fantastic venue for many to enjoy!

 

Community Events

Escape into the forest . . . WCR Fundraiser/Fashion Show in Pebble Beach

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Susan Clark flows down the runway in a previous WCR Fashion Show at Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach

Women’s Council of Realtors, Monterey Peninsula Chapter will welcome 250 lucky people to their 2015 Fashion Show/Fundraiser luncheon, “Escape into the forest”.  It will be held at Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach on September 18, 2015.  The event will raise funds to benefit the Housing Resource Center and the WCR Education Fund.  The fashion show which is always a sell-out is immensely popular so purchase your tickets soon!   Tickets are $85 and can be purchased at Purchase ticket (no tickets will be sold at the door).  The models who are local realtors and other women and men from the real estate industry have been busy having fittings and practicing for that walk down the runway.  They will be modeling clothes from the following local clothiers:  The Boutique, Ms. Fabulous, Heart Beat Boutique, The Nest, Biba’s, Carried Away, Coast Carmel, Ericka Engleman Couture, Men’s Wearhouse, and Patrick James.

This is always a fun event and raises money through generous sponsors and a fabulous silent auction with many great donations from local restaurants, wineries, stores, spas, hotels, and many other businesses.  Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and silent auction donors.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

Community Events

“Car Week” on the Monterey Peninsula 2015 ~ Pebble Beach, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Monterey ~ August 11-August 17th

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“Car Week” is finally  here on the Monterey Peninsula!  Soon we’ll be spotting fantastic and incredible cars as we drive on the roadways in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, and Monterey.  Already car enthusiasts are converging on the Monterey Peninsula from all corners of our nation and beyond to attend a week of events, road rallies, parades, parties, racing,  fashion shows, and car auctions.

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The week culminates on Sunday, August 16th with the prestigious Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach.   “Car people” look forward to this week  with its events and parties all year long.  For the locals it is just great fun to partake of some of the events and enjoy the “Car Eye Candy” on the streets of Carmel and Pebble Beach! Antique cars polished to perfection, Ferrari’s, Corvettes, Porsches, Bentleys – you name it and its here.  Even the exotic Lamborghini!

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Some of the events are quite costly, but there are two FREE events that one should not miss.  My favorite event is “Concours on the Avenue” (Tuesday August 11th 10:00am-5:00pm) which takes place on Carmel-by-the-Sea’s world famous Ocean Avenue.  This is the newest event founded by Doug and Genie Freedman.  Sixteen blocks of downtown will be filled with collector cars including Luxury Cars, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, and Sporting Cars.  The spit and polish needed to prepare these automobiles for showing and judging is incredible!

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Tiffany will be on hand with impressive trophies for the winners and, of course, those famous “blue boxes”.  

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This impressive presentation is free to spectators and benefits the Carmel Foundation that provides a wide variety of services to local seniors.  Local residents and visitors come in droves so arrive early and wear comfortable shoes.  You can even bring your four-footed friend if you wish.

IMG_3274 (Small)Of course,  if you get too tired with all of this walking and car gazing there are plenty of chairs and places to take a brief rest.

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To add to the fun the merchants up and down Ocean Avenue have decorated their show windows with displays that depict the car industry.  Be sure to check out our Alain Pinel Realtors window display at the NW corner of Ocean and Dolores.  Grab your mate and your camera and come enjoy the day!  

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The second FREE event, the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex, is also not to be missed and is on Thursday, August 13th .  You can either find a spot to watch the cars drive by on their tour of the Monterey Peninsula or you can view the cars from Noon-2:00pm on Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel.  You’ll see cars that will be appearing at the Concours d’ Elegance on Sunday.

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For a complete listing of all events this week stay tuned!  Meanwhile, enjoy these pictures  of the cars from past “Car Weeks” to whet your appetite!

 

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I don’t know about you, but Tuesday and Thursday’s car shows are on my calendar, so hope to see you this week at one of these events!  For questions about the event or about our local real estate market, give me a call 831-320-6801.  I’m your local real estate expert on the Monterey Peninsula so call me to discuss your real estate goals.

SM-Susan Clark-2348HRcropped (Small)Thinking about purchasing a home here on the Monterey Peninsula? Check out my new listing in Pebble Beach.  You can also view a video of the listing on my web site www.StreetsofPebbleBeach.com .