Anton Inn is a small, intimate retreat at the corner of the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay. Located on the quiet side of the Monterey peninsula, at the beginning of the 17 Mile Drive, it is a short walk to 20 miles of biking and hiking trails, the Asilomar State Beach, and the town of Pacific Grove and its lighthouse, golf course, Lover's Point, and many restaurants and shops. Local trolley or bus service to the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium, and adjacent cities of Monterey and Carmel by the Sea. MORE INFO

The Comfort Inn of Salinas welcomes you to the beautiful Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula. The rolling hills of the Salinas Valley and breathtaking coastline of the Monterey Peninsula provides for many exciting attractions including: the quaint shops and restaurants of Old Town Salinas, the newly built John Steinbeck Center, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach, and Carmel By the Sea. The Salinas and Monterey areas hosts a number of annual events such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, the races at Laguna Seca, the AT&T Golf Tournament, the Concours d'Elegance and the Wine Festival. MORE INFO

The American Red Cross, Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter is a humanitarian non-profit organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We do this through services that are consistent with our Congressional Charter and the principles of the International Red Cross movement. We offer 24 hour emergency service to members of the military and their families, free disaster relief to local residents, we teach CPR & First Aid courses for nominal fees and provide blood drives and blood pressures screenings to area residents. We also keep families connected during war and changing world conditions. We are not a government agency and receive no federal, national or United Way Funding. We mus... MORE INFO

COOKING CLASS: WOMEN'S HEALTH: WEIGHT, MOOD AND MENOPAUSE Wednesday, August 20, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM $35 Pre-registration Required. Learn how to lose sugar cravings and increase your metabolic rate by adding potent booster foods and energy tonics. Includes cooking demonstration, tastings, nutritional information, and a complete set of recipes. Location: 3912 Portola Drive, Suite 10, Santa Cruz (800) 987-7530• www.baumancollege.org• info@baumancollege.org MORE INFO

SEMINAR & COOKING CLASS Whole Foods for the Whole Family

Lecture is followed the next week by a corresponding cooking class. Join in the fun and learn to create delicious healthy cuisine. Attend one or both events. SEMINAR: Free • Wednesday, July 9: 6:30PM-8:00PM Raise your awareness about the impact our food choices have on our health, the health of our growing kids, and the health of our community. Information will be shared on how a family can create and sustain a culture of health by integrating simple, practical suggestions from the Eating For Health™ model. (Lecture presented by Ramona Richard., B.A., N.C., Bauman College Faculty. COOKING CLASS: $35 Wednesday, July 16: 6:30PM-8:30PM Includes cooking demonstration, tastings, nutritional information... MORE INFO

A Taste of Bauman College Open House Careers in Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts Friday – August 1: 6:00-9PM An evening of nutrition and culinary tastings www.baumancollege.org (800) 987-7530 Location: 3912 Portola Drive, Suite 10, Santa Cruz MORE INFO

Recipes and Remedies for Rejuvenation Nutrition Lecture and Cooking Class

Lecture is followed the next week by a corresponding cooking class. Join in the fun and learn to create delicious healthy cuisine. Attend one or both events. Regain your focus and vitality, manage health problems, and look and feel your best by using the valuable nutritional tools you will receive from this informative lecture. Learn the Eating For Health™ approach which supports the use of nutrients that feed a depleted endocrine system. (Lecture presented by Susan Arthur, B.A., N.C., Bauman College Faculty. Cooking Class taught by Brian Keane, Bauman College Natural Chef Instructor.) Wednesday, June 4: 6:30PM-8:00PM NUTRITION LECTURES: FREE! Wednesday, June 11: 6:30PM-8:30PM CO... MORE INFO